Re: OT-PLANTS: calochortus
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] OT-PLANTS: calochortus
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- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 18:34:03 -0700
From: "Jeff and Carolyn Walters" <jcwalters@bridgernet.com>
> From: Dennis Kramb <dkramb@badbear.com>
>
> I noticed some weird "grass" sprouting up amongst my dutch irises next to
> my front door. It took me a few moments, then I remembered planting
> Calochortus bulbs amongst the irises.
>
> The two varieties I have are:
> Calochortus luteus
> and Calochortus venustus
Dennis,
Calochortus nuttallii, the Sego Lily, is the state flower of Utah. It is
perfectly winter hardy, but only grows on well-drained slopes that are
absolutely bone-dry in summer. The two species you have are from
California, where they are called Mariposa (butterfly) Lilies. There might
be a question as to how much cold these can tolerate, but they also need
dry conditions in the summer. The Sunset Western Gardening book recommends
that in cultivation the bulbs be dug up after they bloom and kept in a dry
place over the summer and replanted in the fall.
Enjoy!!
Jeff Walters in northern Utah (USDA Zone 4/5, Sunset Zone 2)
jcwalters@bridgernet.com
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