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Calochortus Species, Tiburon Mariposa Lily

Calochortustiburonensis

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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
tiburonensis (tib-ur-oh-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
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Penngrove, CA | July 2016 | negative

This is a very rare California native plant. The seeds should NEVER be gathered, or plants dug up!!!

What planet.

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