Mariposa Lily

Calochortus tolmiei

three fuzzy white pointy-tipped petals tinged with purple at center

three overlapping petals that are white to pinkish and very fuzzy, like a cat's ear. Center is deeper pink

grass like foliage with numerous very fuzzy flowers that look like cat's ears but pinkish-purplish in hue.

Plant Description

This perennial bulb has blue-green grass-like foliage usually reaching heights greater than that of the flower-topped stem. Flowers with 3 white, very fuzzy petals and light purple to pink highlights. Blooms between April and June.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Gardens Hillsides Little Habitats Residential yards Upland prairies Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry Sandy soil Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Flowering Flowers blue/purple Flowers pink Flowers white Perennial Produces bulbs Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	4-14"