Also known as Rose Globe Lily
Purple Fairy-lantern (Calochortus amoenus) is a delicate wildflower featuring nodding, bell-shaped purple flowers with yellow markings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent overheating.
Moderate to Low
50% intensity
Water moderately during active growth, then reduce significantly during dormancy. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent rot.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers mild temperatures during the growing season and cool, dry conditions during dormancy. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in early spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing during dormancy.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly during the growing season (spring/early summer), allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly as foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer.
Avoid overwatering, especially during dormancy, to prevent bulb rot. Ensure good drainage.
Prune away dead or dying foliage in late summer or early autumn after the plant has completed its growth cycle. This helps prevent disease and allows the plant to direct energy back into its bulb.
Remove any spent flower stalks to prevent seed formation if desired.
Propagate primarily through seed or by dividing the bulbs. Sow seeds in autumn in a well-draining mix, keeping them cool and moist.
Divide established clumps in late summer or early autumn when the plant is dormant, replanting the offsets promptly.
Repot bulbs every 2-3 years or when they become overcrowded, typically in late summer or early autumn during dormancy. Use a very well-draining potting mix, such as a gritty compost or cactus mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Purple Fairy-Lantern (Calochortus amoenus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Calochortus |
| Species | Calochortus amoenus |
Similar in genus Calochortus
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