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Calochortus albus is one of several members of the genus displaying pendant, globe-shaped flowers. The flowers of the fairy lantern are generally white with a flush of pink but may be nearly red in certain populations. Calochortus albus occurs in partial to complete shade in well-draining locations, most commonly trail…

Calochortus albus is one of several members of the genus displaying pendant, globe-shaped flowers. The flowers of the fairy lantern are generally white with a flush of pink but may be nearly red in certain populations. Calochortus albus occurs in partial to complete shade in well-draining locations, most commonly trail…

This mariposa brightens meadows and trail sides with one to several intricately patterned flowers in late spring and early summer. The clay mariposa is more tolerant of slow draining soils than most mariposas and is considered easy in the garden. Most critical is that the bulb not receive any moisture…

Catalina mariposa lily grows from just about sea level to the lower foothills of coastal mountains from Santa Barbara County to San Diego County. Catalina Island is one of several Channel Islands it calls home. It prefers open grasslands, so its numbers have been diminished by urbanization. It fills the…

The yellow mariposa lily is found in a variety of plant communities from the Channel Islands north to Redding. The lemon-yellow flowers with variable internal striations are held above the grass-like foliage (Calochortus = beautiful grass). In cultivation, Calochortus luteus is an adaptable mariposa, accepting a variety of soil types…