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Calochortus flexuosus
Also Known As
- Straggling Mariposa Lily
- Winding Mariposa Lily
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Calochortus flexuosus plant details
Calochortus flexuosus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus flexuosus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus flexuosus
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Calochortus flexuosus plant
How to Grow Calochortus flexuosus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Calochortus for your garden
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
aka Superb Mariposa Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 3"-8"
- sun - mostly shade
- low
- dry in summer
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