Star Tulip, Elegant mariposa lily
Calochortus elegans
Basic Information
Family: Calochortaceae
Genus: calochortus
Plant ID (slug): calochortus-elegans
Numeric ID: 440
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Calochortus elegans is a BULB growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
South-western N. America - Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Washington.
Habitats
East Wall. By. South Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[2, 46, 61, 105, 161].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Calochortus elegans Star Tulip, Elegant mariposa lily PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Calochortus elegans is a BULB growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.