Photo of Calochortus tolmiei flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Calochortus tolmiei

Also Known As

  • Pussy Ears
  • Tolmie's Mariposa Tulip

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Calochortus tolmiei plant details

Calochortus tolmiei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus tolmiei

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus tolmiei

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It has been very rewarding developing some of the lesser Willamette Valley forbs into commercial crops, like the Cat?s ear. In late spring and early summer foliage is followed by extremely fuzzy, white or pale pink flowers. Ample winter rainfall with sparse summer irrigation is best. Low growing to 4 in. Little blossoming size bulbs.
Blooms: spring-summer, white, lilac or purple, winter foliage Zone 7-10. 12"-24", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained.

Gardening facts about Calochortus tolmiei plant

How to Grow Calochortus tolmiei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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