Calochortus

The name Calochortus comes from Greek. Kalos (beautiful or graceful) and chortos (grass). This stands for the grass-like leaves. About 60 species and in recent years increasingly cultivated forms are known. The species are found in large parts of California (North America). That the number of species is large is evident from the many 'local' nicknames, including: 'Fairy Lantern', 'Globe Lily', 'Butterfly Tulip', 'Star Tulip', Cat's Ears' and 'Mariposa Tulip'. The bulbs are edible. After flowering, the bulb divides; therefore, it might produce fewer or no flowers the following year. Don't plant the Calochortus too early in autumn in well-drained soil.