©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Calochortus uniflorus "Cupito"

BULB
VIEW

Large-flower Star Tulip
 
Form: Bulb Growth habit: upright growth from bulb
Size: 10" to 12" ht Deciduous: dormant in the fall
Flowering Season: Spring and Summer Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Pink Hardiness: to 700'
Exposure: Sun to part shade Cultural Uses:  
Soil Moisture: Regular moisture in growth, Dry in dormancy
Soil Type: Well drained CNPS Status: Not Listed
Family: Liliaceae
Distribution: Coastal Central to Northern California Habitat: Northern Coastal Scrub, North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest, Closed-cone Pine Forest
 
Wildlife Value: Flower nectar is collected by hummingbirds and butterflies. Seed Pods are eaten by wildlife.
 

Description:

Beautiful large pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Give no regular water in dormancy.