Monterey Mariposa Lily

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The small, purple to pink petal, Monterey Mariposa Lily (Calochortus uniflorus), blooms in the lowlands and wetlands of the coastal areas from Central Oregon to Central California.

The leaves look like little more than blades of grass and the flower grows so close to the ground that it could remain hidden in meadows with overgrown grass.

It's known as an easy growing species, and its natural habitat of lowland, grassy meadows, makes it a good garden choice for areas with mild winters and wet spring seasons.

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