Catalina mariposa lily
NameCatalina mariposa lily
Species NameCalochortus catalinae
Common NameCatalina mariposa lily
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressingle stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive cup-shaped flower with intricate markings and hairy glands at the petal base, characteristic of mariposa lilies.
Description
This specimen, though typically a herbaceous perennial, is presented here as a conceptual bonsai. It features a delicate, cup-shaped flower with three pale lavender petals, each marked with a dark reddish-brown blotch and yellow hairs at the base. Pink anthers are prominent in the center of the bloom.
