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Summary
Yellow trout lily is among the earliest flowers to bloom and is spectacular when flowering in large masses. From a bulb in early April, the solitary stem and blossom of this 4-5” tall plant emerges from double basal leaves that are attractively mottled giving the speckled appearance of trout. This spring ephemeral thrives in moist, rich soil and spreads quickly to form sizable colonies where the attractive leaves greatly outnumber the flowers. A must-have for the early spring garden, especially in moist well-drained situations, Erythronium americanum has many suitable garden companions including Dicentra cucullaria, Trillium pusillum, Mertensia virginica, Claytonia virginica, and Cardamine concatenata.
More Details
- Plant Type
bulbcorm - Sun/Shade Conditions
partial-shade, shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, moist - Flowering Period
early-spring, mid-spring - Soil PH
acidic, adaptable - Flower Color
yellow - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
dormant - Other Common Names
dogtooth violet - Fruit/Seed Color
not-showy, tan