Calochortus — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Calochortus recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Calochortus aureus
Calochortus aureus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus aureus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus barbatus
Calochortus barbatus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus barbatus has a wide distribution through Mexico, growing at moderate elevations and experiencing both frost and snow. It is generally found in drier regions with hot summers. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus clavatus
Calochortus clavatus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus clavatus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus elegans
Calochortus elegans
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus elegans is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus gunnisonii
Calochortus gunnisonii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus gunnisonii is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus luteus
Calochortus luteus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus luteus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus macrocarpus
Calochortus macrocarpus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus macrocarpus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus nuttallii
Calochortus nuttallii
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus nuttallii is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus pulchellus
Calochortus pulchellus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus pulchellus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus superbus
Calochortus superbus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus superbus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus tolmiei
Calochortus tolmiei
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus tolmiei is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus uniflorus
Calochortus uniflorus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus uniflorus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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Calochortus venustus
Calochortus venustus
Family: Liliaceae
Cultivation
Calochortus venustus is native to semi-arid climates in western N. America, growing in freely draining soils. Whilst being very cold hardy, it can be a rather difficult plant to cultivate in moister temperate climates, being very intolerant of wetness especially when dormant.
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