Calochortus luteus
On the tall rigid flowering stems are bright yellow flowers with purple markings (late flowering).
The genus
A very colourful genus native from California. In a Mediterranean climate it is easy to grow in open groud as well as in pots. Reasonably hardy because of its late growing period. C. venustus, C. superbus and C. luteus all have very rigid flowering stems which carry numerous beautifull roselike buds.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Calochortaceae
- Section :groupe Mariposa
- Native to :Californie
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow, Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-2), November (sem. 4-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-3)