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Erythronium hendersonii

Also Known As

  • Henderson's Fawn Lily
  • Trout Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 15"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Erythronium hendersonii plant details

Erythronium hendersonii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erythronium hendersonii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 15 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, ephemeral, native plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erythronium hendersonii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mottled foliage with pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Erythronium hendersonii plant

How to Grow Erythronium hendersonii

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 8"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 7"-10"

Width: 12"

  • mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-15"

Width: 4"

  • mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 12"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 6"

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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