Calochortus kennedyi | Desert Mariposa Lily | 5 seeds
Calochortus kennedyi is a perennial in the Liliaceae family. Its native range is California. It is also found outside California but confined to western North America. It is native to the Southwestern United States' deserts, including Arizona, southern California, southern Nevada, southern Utah, west Texas, and northern Mexico (Sonora, Chihuahua). In California, it is found in the Mojave Desert. Calochortus kennedyi produces a skinny twisting stem up to a foot and a half tall but generally shorter. The basal leaves are 4-8 inches long, waxy in texture, and will wither once flowering. The blooms are 1 to 6 bell-shaped flowers in a rather loose cluster. Every flower has three sepals and three petals spotted at the bases. The petals can be 2 inches long and are yellow, orange, or red. Fruits are angled, striped capsules up to 2 inches in length. Zone 6GerminationMix seeds and moistened soil together in a ziplock bag. Write the name on the bag. Place in the refrigerator for 60 days. Sow seeds into a well-drained, sandy compost and cover seeds to their depth with sand or grit. Place the seed tray in bright light and keep it moist. Seeds may germinate slowly.
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Climate | Highland |
| Planting Time | 6 Weeks |
| Common Name | Desert Mariposa Lily |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Color | Orange |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Type | Bush & Shrub Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Watering | Medium |
| Genus | Calochortus |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Calochortus kennedyi is a perennial in the Liliaceae family. Its native range is California. It is also found outside California but confined to western North America. It is native to the Southwestern United States' deserts, including Arizona, southern California, southern Nevada, southern Utah, west Texas, and northern Mexico (Sonora, Chihuahua). In California, it is found in the Mojave Desert. Calochortus kennedyi produces a skinny twisting stem up to a foot and a half tall but generally shorter. The basal leaves are 4-8 inches long, waxy in texture, and will wither once flowering. The blooms are 1 to 6 bell-shaped flowers in a rather loose cluster. Every flower has three sepals and three petals spotted at the bases. The petals can be 2 inches long and are yellow, orange, or red. Fruits are angled, striped capsules up to 2 inches in length. Zone 6GerminationMix seeds and moistened soil together in a ziplock bag. Write the name on the bag. Place in the refrigerator for 60 days. Sow seeds into a well-drained, sandy compost and cover seeds to their depth with sand or grit. Place the seed tray in bright light and keep it moist. Seeds may germinate slowly.
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