Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'

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Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb'
Yellow Mariposa Lily

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DERIVATION

Calochortus	- From the Greek words kalo, (beautiful) and chortos (grass)
luteus	- Yellow

FAMILY

Liliaceae (Lily Family) Other Plants in the Lily Family

HABIT

Geophyte | Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

Cultivated

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Yellow

STEM COLOR

Green

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 6 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Fast-draining, gritty soil

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Yellow Mariposa Lily

Location Map for Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' (Yellow Mariposa Lily) - 2 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb':
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	102018*1	2010	Mordecai Childrens G
2	102018*3	2010	Mordecai Childrens G

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FLOWERING:
When Calochortus luteus 'Golden Orb' has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2005

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