Mariposa Tulip | Calochortus tolmiei
A FALL BULB AND SEED SALE ITEM
This perennial flower has a slender stem with a single or cluster of bell-shaped flowers with three petals, tinged light pink to purple. Sometimes called pussy ears because of its distinctively furry, pointed petals.
Plant Details
| Habitats | Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland |
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| Habitat Notes | Upland open, grassy slopes or in woodlands. |
| Mature Height | 4" - 14" |
| Shade Preference | full sun, part shade, shade |
| Soil Tolerance | Found in shallow, dry soils. Needs good drainage; prefers sandy soil. |
