Tolmie’s Mariposa Lily

Tolmie’s mariposa lily is a small perennial bulb native to the western United States, particularly in open, rocky slopes and grassy meadows. It produces delicate, cup-shaped flowers with unique, hair-covered pale pink to lavender petals, often marked with deeper streaks or spots near the base. Blooming typically occurs in late spring to early summer, attracting native pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant grows from a slender, pointed bulb and has narrow, grass-like leaves, allowing it to survive in dry, well-drained soils. It is valued for its ornamental beauty and ecological role in supporting native pollinator communities.