James WaddickDoug Westfall jwaddick@kc.rr.com1111 Claiborne Dr. Long Beach, CA > Doug; > Don't know where you live, but assume he Calochortus is > blooming now. I have a single bulb in bloom now too (Zone 5 Kansas > City). One of two survivors out of a dozen. I expect a second flower > soon. Can anyone with experience growing Calochortus in colder > climate suggest other survivors? > Wish there were more and easier. > > Best Jim W. I found this info. on the web. Planting Guide: Calochortus "Golden Orb" (F) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Calochortus luteus is a wildflower, often called Mariposa Tulip, native to California but hard to grow elsewhere. This excellent selection is more adaptable and grows well in Zones 5-8 (in Zone 5, mulch well in winter). These bulbs like very well-drained soil and a sheltered, sunny or partly shaded location. Set bulbs 3²-4² deep and 4²-6² apart in clusters. A fine cut flower in late spring/early summer; stems are 12²-14² tall. Can also be grown in greenhouse or sunroom.