Diogenes' lantern
Calochortus amabilis
Liliaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Calochortus amabilis, known as Diogenes' lantern, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers full sun and low watering. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 meters and blooms with yellow flowers in late spring. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 5–8 and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.3–0.5 m
Spread
0.1–0.2 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Requires full sun.
- Watering: Needs low watering; allow soil to dry between waterings.
- Soil: Prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils.
- Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5–8.
- Bloom Time: Blooms in late spring (May-June).
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts beneficial insects.
Data source: Trefle.io
