Calochortus vestae - Goddess Mariposa Tulip

Description

This member of the Lily family is found growing in clay soils in mixed-evergreen or yellow-pine forests of the North Coast Range. The flower is bell shaped white to purlish in color with red to brown central blotches within a pale yellow zone. Plant in full sun to high shade and keep dry in the summer months. Plants will tolerate a little water, but avoid water in hot weather.