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Erythronium helenae

Also Known As

  • Pacific Fawn Lily
  • St. Helena Fawn Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-15"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Erythronium helenae plant details

Erythronium helenae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythronium helenae

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, native plant, naturalizing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythronium helenae

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

Gardening facts about Erythronium helenae plant

How to Grow Erythronium helenae

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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