Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King'

Also Known As

EUROPEAN DOG'S-TOOTH VIOLET

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3"-5"
W: 6"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King' plant details

Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous chocolate, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, ephemeral, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Erythronium 'Purple King' has beautiful burgundy-mottled foliage that gives rise to red stems and nodding, lavender-pink, lily-like flowers in spring. Very special. Plant in a woodland setting or shade border with moisture retentive, fertile soil. Erythroniums will go dormant before summer so plant them near late-emerging perennials like hostas and toadlilies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Has large flowers, 1-1½" across with reflexed petals, reminiscent of cyclamen. Leaves are marbled with purplish brown. This a fine fuchsia-pink selection of this very easy-to-grow and equally popular European species. Prefers moist but well drained soil. Summer dormant, at which time it it can be kept drier.