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Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'

Also Known As

Calochortus sp.
Sego Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

9a-10b

Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' plant details

Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oh, how those who live in colder climates envy us for our Mariposa Lilies! This new clone of our native bulb was selected & raised in Holland. Great big, golden, bowl-shaped flowers are bright canary yellow with an intense speckling of warm brown in the centers. Growing 12 - 14” tall, it starts life as a single leaf followed by flowering stems bearing several blooms in succession from late Spring to early Summer. After bloom, the foliage dies back as the bulbs go dormant. NO SUMMER WATER should be given at this time. Watering (or rain) should begin again in the Fall. All Calochortus require fast draining soil - gritty is best & a definite rest in Summer. Fertilize next year & beyond with a ½ strength fertilizer during active growth. They are wondrous specimens in a deep container (at least 6” deep) & perfect for the Summer-dry bed. Well worth your time & effort. Bait for snails. CA Native.