Calochortus
Genus
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“the bulbs in the genus Calochortus” — How To Grow Calochortus | Pacific Bulb Society
“120-180 days from planting to bloom (planted fall, bloom spring)” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
“Full sun to partial shade, 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
“Moderate moisture during growing season (fall to spring); keep dry during summer dormancy” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
“Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0)” — Calochortus nuttalli - Calochortus | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“5-9; specific species vary in hardiness and regional preferences” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
“3-6 inches apart, depending on species inches” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
“6-24 inches depending on species” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
“depending on the variety and are often difficult to cultivate. Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division” — Calochortus nuttalli - Calochortus | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Edibility: Edible bulbs.” — Calochortus nuttalli - Calochortus | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“non-toxic for cats#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs” — Calochortus nuttalli - Calochortus | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Susceptible to root rot from overwatering, and common garden pests like aphids, snails, and slugs.” — Calochortus nuttalli - Calochortus | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Botrytis and fungal rot” — How to Grow Calochortus — LizPlants
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian