Erythronium dens-canis 'Lilac Wonder'

Scientific Name: Erythronium dens-canis 'Lilac Wonder'

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 'Lilac Wonder' plant details

Erythronium dens-canis 'Lilac Wonder' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythronium dens-canis 'Lilac Wonder'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, showy, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythronium dens-canis 'Lilac Wonder'

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Erythronium 'Lilac Wonder' 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. Dry bulbs should be planted ASAP as viability out of soil is not long.

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. A lavender-pink selection of this very easy-to-grow European species. Prefers moist but well drained soil. Summer dormant, at which time it it can be kept drier.