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Calochortus barbatus (1 Page of 5) The Calochortus barbatus plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Mexico It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cyclobothra lutea. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calochortus barbatus Family: Calochortaceae Author: (H.B.K.)Painter. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.1 Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep very well-drained fertile sandy soil in a sunny position and must be kept dry over winter[1, 200].
This is a rather difficult plant to cultivate in Britain, it is very cold hardy but is intolerant of wetness especially in the winter. It is easiest to grow in a bulb frame but is worth trying outdoors at the base of a south-facing wall, especially with shrubs that like these conditions[120]. It should not be crowded by other plants[214]. This species does well in a cold frame with the cover removed from March to October, it has been known to self-sow in such a situation[214].
Bulbs can be lifted as soon as the foliage dies down in the summer and stored overwinter in a cool dry place, replanting in spring[138].
Bulbs frequently divide after flowering, the bulblets taking 2 years to reach flowering size[200].
Hand pollination is necessary if seed is required[1].
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