Tolmie Star-Tulip, Hairy Star Tulip, Pussy-Ears, Tolmie's Star-tulip, White Pussy Ears, Calochortus caeruleus var. maweanus, Calochortus coeruleus var. maweanus, Calochortus elegans var. lobbii, Calochortus maweanus, Calochortus purdyi
Noted for its unique blooms, Calochortus tolmiei (Tolmie Star-Tulip) is a charming perennial bulb boasting one or more bell-shaped white flowers delicately tinged with lavender or purple and silken hairs on the inner surfaces. They may be fringed with long hairs as well. Blooming from mid-spring to mid-summer, the blossoms are borne atop erect, slender stems. The blue-green basal leaves are born singly and can extend past the flowering stem. Native to the west coast of the United States, Tolmie Star-Tulip is found in scree and coastal meadows at low to moderate elevations, on flats and slopes, in mixed conifer forests, and from deep shade to sun. It requires well-drained soil and adds interest to perennial borders, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and woodland gardens.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 4" - 1' (10cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 5" (13cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 4" - 1' (10cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 5" (13cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Calochortus tolmiei (Tolmie Star-Tulip) do I need for my garden?
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