Calochortus uniflorus
Also Known As
- Large-flowered Star Tulip
- Monterey Mariposa Lily
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-20"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Calochortus uniflorus plant details
Calochortus uniflorus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus uniflorus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus uniflorus
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Calochortus uniflorus plant
How to Grow Calochortus uniflorus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Straggling Mariposa Lily, Winding Mariposa Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 2"-6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Plummer's Mariposa Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Calochortus sp., Sego Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
aka Calochortus comosus, Alkali Mariposa Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-12"
Width: 1"-3"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Butterfly Mariposa Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 16"-20"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun
- regular
- dry in summer
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