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    • Photo of Calochortus superbus by Panayoti Kelaidis

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    Calochortus superbus

    Also Known As

    • Superb Mariposa Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 3"-8"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Calochortus superbus plant details

    Calochortus superbus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring burgundy, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus superbus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy, pink and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus superbus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Food for the soul, this native bulb from the northern Sierra bears large, pale to dark lavender-pink, cup-shaped flowers on stems 18” to 24” tall. Each bloom forms a beautiful central design of yellow-edged-maroon brush marks & spots - pure eye candy! Calochortus need well-drained soil that stays dry in Summer for its “rest period,” when it goes dormant. The grass-like foliage will reappear again with the Spring rains. Excellent as a potted specimen or in a dry rock garden. Worth the effort! Bait for snails

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Calochortus superbus plant

    How to Grow Calochortus superbus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow
      • burgundy

    • Texture

      • grassy

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Season

      • spring

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