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Calochortus nuttallii Sego lily (1 Page of 5) The Calochortus nuttallii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to New Mexico. It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sego lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. luteus. non Dougl. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calochortus nuttallii Common Name: Sego lily Family: Calochortaceae Author: Torr.&Gray. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.15 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry soils with grass and scrub, 1500 - 2800 metres[90].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep very well-drained fertile sandy soil in a warm sunny position and must be kept dry from mid summer to late autumn[1, 90, 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[42, 90]. It is easiest to grow in a bulb frame[90] but is worth trying outdoors at the base of a south-facing wall, especially with shrubs that like these conditions[120]. 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]. Another report says that the bulbs should be replanted immediately[1].
Bulbs frequently divide after flowering, the bulblets taking 2 years to reach flowering size[200].
Hand pollination is necessary if seed is required[1].
A very ornamental plant[1], it is the state flower of Utah[85, 95].
For further Calochortus nuttallii gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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