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    • Photo of Calochortus 'Cupido' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Calochortus 'Cupido'

    Also Known As

    • Calochortus uniflorus 'Cupido'
    • Cupido Mariposa Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Calochortus 'Cupido' plant details

    Calochortus 'Cupido' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calochortus 'Cupido'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: rock garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calochortus 'Cupido'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Calochortus means "beautiful grass" in Greek while the mariposa of its common name means butterfly. Mostly native to California, Calochortus enjoy moist winters and dry summers. 'Cupido' has delicate cup-shaped, violet-pink flowers held on strong but wiry stems. Grow them through low groundcovers at the front of the border or in the rock garden.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Calochortus 'Cupido' plant

    How to Grow Calochortus 'Cupido'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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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 striatus

    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
    Photo of Calochortus striatus foliage 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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