Calochortus dunnii

Calochortus dunnii Bulb

Species Name: Calochortus dunii
Common Name: Dunn's mariposa lily

A rare and endangered species native to San Diego County. Keep dry during summer!

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Plant Family: Liliaceae

Plant Type: Bulb

Height by Width: 2' H

Growth Habit: Upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer dormant

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Summer dry

Cold Hardy to:

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: White with a burgundy and Yellow center

Endangered?: List 1B.2. It is listed by the state of California as Rare (listed Nov 1979)

Distribution: San Diego County.

Natural Habitat: Chaparral, Closed-cone Pine Forest

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Care and Maintenance

Plant the base of the bulb at a depth three times the height of the bulb. Stop watering once the leaves begin to turn brown, but keep leaves on the plant until they turn completely brown.

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