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Calochortus Species, Superb Mariposa, Yellow Mariposa Lily

Calochortussuperbus

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Calochortus (kal-uh-KOR-tus)

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Species

superbus (soo-PER-bus)

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Synonym

Calochortus pratensis

Mariposa pratensis

Mariposa superba

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Lavender

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Calochortus Species, Superb Mariposa, Yellow Mariposa Lily

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