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Calochortus Species, Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily, Smokey Mariposa

Calochortusleichtlinii

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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

leichtlinii (leekt-LIN-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Mariposa leichtlinii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bright Yellow

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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