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Calochortus tolmiei Tolmie startulip (1 Page of 5) The Calochortus tolmiei plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Calochortaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tolmie startulip. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. maweanus. Bak. C. caerulens. (Kell.)Wats. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calochortus tolmiei Common Name: Tolmie startulip Family: Calochortaceae Author: Hook.&Arn. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry, usually rocky, soils on brushy slopes[60]. Open stony places in montane coniferous forests, 1000 - 2200 metres[90].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep very well-drained fertile sandy soil in a sunny position and must be kept dry over winter[1, 200]. Another report says that it is best grown in a good, very gritty soil in sun or semi-shade in a bulb frame[90].
This is a rather difficult planr to cultivate in Britain, it is very cold hardy but is intolerant of wetness especially in the winter[1, 200]. 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]. 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 they 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].
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