Photo of Erythronium grandiflorum flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Erythronium grandiflorum

Also Known As

  • Dog-Tooth Violet
  • Dogtooth Fawn Lily
  • Yellow Avalanche Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 7"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Erythronium grandiflorum plant details

Erythronium grandiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythronium grandiflorum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 7 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythronium grandiflorum

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, lemon yellow, white anthers, green foliage Zone 3-9. PNW, part shade, moist-dry, humus rich, well drained

Gardening facts about Erythronium grandiflorum plant

How to Grow Erythronium grandiflorum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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