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    Calochortus striatus

    Also Known As

    • Calochortus comosus
    • Alkali Mariposa Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 1"-12"
    • W: 1"-3"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Calochortus striatus plant details

    Calochortus striatus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus striatus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 IN - 3 IN - wide, 1 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: desert garden, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus striatus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: alkaline and gritty

    Gardening facts about Calochortus striatus plant

    How to Grow Calochortus striatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Calochortus flexuosus

    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
    Photo of Calochortus flexuosus flower, macro by Stan Shebs
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    Calochortus plummerae

    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
    Photo of Calochortus plummerae flower by Stan Shebs
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    Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'

    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
    Photo of Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' flower, macro by Stan Shebs
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    Calochortus venustus

    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
    Photo of Calochortus venustus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Calochortus superbus

    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
    Photo of Calochortus superbus by Panayoti Kelaidis
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