Calochortus

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Mariposa lily

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Other common names

butterfly lily, butterfly tulip, butterfly weed, Californian wild tulip, cat's ears, fairy lantern, globe tulip, Mariposa tulip, pretty grass, Sego lily, star tulip

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Liliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Calochortus are bulbous perennials with long linear basal leaves and shorter stem leaves; erect or nodding, tulip-like flowers in a wide range of colours are carried on branched stems in spring or early summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
N to C America