Calochortus Species, Tiburon Mariposa Lily
Calochortustiburonensis

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Calochortus (kal-uh-KOR-tus)
Species: tiburonensis (tib-ur-oh-NEN-sis)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Green
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

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