Burgundy Mariposa Lily

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
6 - 12 in Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Summer Deciduous

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0

Sunset Zones

1*, 2*, 3*, 7, 9*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Companion plants

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Grassland species such as other Calochortus species, Allium species, Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.), Brodiaea species, Amole (Chlorogalum spp.), Dichelostemma species, Firtillaria species, various native grasses and various annual wildflowers

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Burgundy Mariposa Lily

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