Calochortus Violet Queen Slender, grass-like foliage and strong, wiry stems compliment Violet Queen's soft light purple blossoms that look like small butterflies. These bulbs typically produce 4 to 6 flowers each, so just a few made for a colorful patch. Violet Queen is less fussy about soil and moisture than some others in this group, so it's a good variety to try first in your garden setting. This cultivar is partial to rocky or gritty soil and prefers a location that tends towards summer dryness. Like others in this group, Violet Queen performs well as a cut flower. Excellent for naturalizing and water wise gardens. 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 'Violet Queen' Color: Soft violet flowers Mature Height: 12-18" 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 Planting Depth: 2" deep, small points facing up Spacing: 4-6" apart

You'll Receive 1 package of 10 large bulbs