Calochortus Species, Golden Mariposa Lily, Weed's Mariposa

Calochortus weedii

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calochortus (kal-uh-KOR-tus)
Synonym
Calochortus luteus var. weedii
Cyclobothra weedii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Poway, California

San Diego, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA | April 2016 | positive

My spouse and I have seen this flower on at least two nature hikes that we have taken in San Diego County.

I just love how...Read More

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San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2004 | positive

C. weedii is a beautiful wild flower that is not uncommon in San Diego county. Its best common name is Golden Mariposa Lily.

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| July 2004 | neutral

Calochortus weedii var. weedii can be found from Riverside County California, down through San Diego Co. into Baja Californ...Read More

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