Calochortus Venustus Native to the Sierra Nevadas and Pacific coast these showy flowers add an element of surprise to the garden. Like little mystery packages, bulbs bloom in white to pink to yellow and even purples, all with complementary markings on the interior petal surfaces. Narrow leaves and slim stems require only small amounts of growing space, making them perfect for tiny gardens and full pots. Calochortus are underutilized cut flowers with a pleasingly long vase life. If you have sandy garden soil and dry summers, include mariposa lilies! Note: these bulbs are cultivated, not collected from the wild.. Highlights & Hints - Wild flowers, native to Western US an Mexico. Nursery cultivated - Needs little water, and no fertilization, which may inhibit flowering. - Non-invasive. - A very sweet cut flower. Common Name: Mariposa Lily Botanical Name: Calochortus venustus Color: Variable; yellow, white, pink, purple with contrasting markings Mature Height: 16-20" Hardiness: Zones 6-10 Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Bulb/Plant Size: 4+ cm, the largest size bulbs commercially available! Bulbs/Plants - Pkg: 10 nice sized bulbs Planting Information Soil Type: well drained, needs dry conditions Light/Exposure: Full sun Moisture: water well when planting, lightly thereafter Planting Depth: 2" deep, small points facing up Spacing: 4-6" apart

You'll Receive 1 package of 10 large bulbs