— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Sego Lily (Calochortus nuttallii). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
The Sego Lily (Calochortus nuttallii) is a member of the family Amaryllidaceae and is native to the western United States, specifically found in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Sego Lily (Latin: Calochortus nuttallii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sego Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sego Lily is a member native to ARI, COL, IDA, MNT, NEB, and NEV. Sego Lily thrives in full sun and prefers light to medium soil that is well-draining.
Sego Lily grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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