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Calochortus, Fairy Lantern, Mariposa Tulip, Star Tulip 'Cupido'

Calochortusuniflorus

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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

uniflorus (yoo-nee-FLOR-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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