Erythronium 'Grand Old Man'

Erythronium 'Grand Old Man' has red stems and nodding, glowing, deep pink, lily-like flowers in spring atop variably marbled foliage, though some leaves can be nearly solid green. This hybrid is the result of years of crossing the descendants of E. revolutum x E. californicum 'White Beauty'. Rare and 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.