Calochortus tolmiei (syn. C. glaucus, C. mawei, C. purdyi)
Calochortus tolmiei (syn. C. glaucus, C. mawei, C. purdyi)
20 (30)cm, a medium sized Calochortus species with ornamental white flowers, shaded in lavender-blue towards the throat. All petals have a dense beard of hairs. Native from California (Columbia Rive to Santa Cruz County) to Oregon growing at up to 1,300m. For any well drained soil in full sun. Very early spring flowering. USDA Climate Zone 6. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Jarbo Gap, Butte County, California, USA. III-IV.More Details »