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Calochortus (uniflorus)

Amy Bartow
Seed and Plant Production Manager
USDA NRCS - Corvallis Plant Materials Center
3415 NE Granger Ave
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
(541) 757-4812 ext 103
(541) 757-4733 (fax)
amy.bartow@or.usda.gov
http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/orpmc

Family Scientific Name: Liliaceae
Family Common Name: Lily family
Scientific Name: Calochortus uniflorus Hook. & Arn.
Common Name: Monterey mariposa lily
Species Code: CAUN
Ecotype: Seeds were collected from Lane Co., Oregon near Eugene
Propagation Goal: plants
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Container (plug)
Time To Grow: 0
Pre-Planting Treatments: Seeds were sown into cone-tainers filled with Sunshine # 1 (a soil-less, peat-based media) amended with micro-nutrients (Micromax) and a slow-release fertilizer (Osmocote 14-14-14). Flats were covered with polyethlene bags and placed in walk in cooler for 90-days. After stratification, plants were placed in a green house set at moderate temperatures (70 degree days/50 degree nights.)Germination occured within two weeks.
Other Comments: Higher germination rates were observed in seeds that were placed in a growth chamber with alternating temperatures (40 degree days 35 degree nights) and 8 hours of light 16 hours of darkness.

Citation:

Bartow, Amy L. 2006. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Calochortus uniflorus Hook. & Arn. plants USDA NRCS - Corvallis Plant Materials Center Corvallis, Oregon. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/22). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.