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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.1m
max. spread |
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0.2m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Calochortus venustus
Other names: Mariposa tulip, Fairy lantern, Cat's ears
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Genus: Calochortus
Species: C. venustus - C. venustus is a bulbous perennial with upright linear leaves and white, yellow or red cup-shaped flowers with dark red markings, held on wiry branched stems in late spring.
Calochortus venustus is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow, White, Red in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring
Habit: Upright
Calochortus venustus (Mariposa tulip) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in an open sunny position. Dislikes winter wet.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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