Carried by 1 nurseries
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Calochortus clavatus is a species of mariposa lily known by the common name clubhair mariposa lily. It is endemic to California where it is found in forests and on chaparral slopes. This lily produces tall stems up to a meter in height and only basal leaves. Atop the stem is a lily bloom with sepals up to 4 centimeters long. The petals are up to 5 centimeters long and yellow with a darker line or series of bands near the base, which are often red. The cup of the flower is filled with hairs which have clubbed ends. The anthers are often deep purple. The capsule fruit is up to 9 centimeters long.
Perennial herb, Geophyte
3 ft Tall
Yellow, Purple, Red
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low, Very Low
Never irrigate once established
For propagating by seed: No treatment.
Rocky slopes, open areas
Chaparral, Foothill Woodland
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 1 likely
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana