Calochortus — 13 species

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

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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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