Calochortus ‘Cupido’ Liliaceae Alan Brubaker, Kenwood This is a horticultural variety produced for the bulb trade that is best grown like our native California species. It is a small plant, only 4” or 5” high with inchwide soft violet flowers that resemble a small wideopen tulip. Like all Calochortus, it requires very welldrained soil and is summer deciduous when it requires a dry resting period. A good planting mix is half peat and half sharp sand. It is best grown in pots as it must be protected from snails and slugs. .. Photo by Steve Morse