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    Erythronium japonicum

    Also Known As

    • Dog-Tooth Violet

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Erythronium japonicum plant details

    Erythronium japonicum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythronium japonicum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythronium japonicum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: spring, purple/ early emerging, blue-green foliage Zone 4-9. 6"-12", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erythronium japonicum plant

    How to Grow Erythronium japonicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Erythronium 'Pagoda'

    aka Erythronium x revolutum x tuolumnense 'Pagoda', Avalanche Lily, Dog Tooth Violet, Pagoda Dog Tooth Violet, Pagoda Trout Lily, Trout Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Erythronium 'Pagoda' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Erythronium californicum

    aka California Fawn Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7"-10"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Erythronium californicum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Erythronium helenae

    aka Pacific Fawn Lily, St. Helena Fawn Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-15"

    Width: 4"

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Erythronium helenae flower by Stan Shebs
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    Erythronium revolutum

    aka Dog Tooth Violet, Pink Fawn Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 12"

    • dappled shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Erythronium revolutum flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Erythronium hendersonii

    aka Henderson's Fawn Lily, Trout Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 4"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Erythronium hendersonii flower by Francine Riez
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