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Glacier Lily

Erythronium Grandiflorum

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Overview

The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms. Flowers emerge in spring, reaching 8-20 inches in height, and thrive in well-drained, moist woodland soils. Ideal for naturalizing in shaded areas, it provides early-season nectar for pollinators. Hardy in Zones 3-8 and resistant to deer, it adds a splash of color in woodland gardens and under deciduous trees. Consider planting in groups for visual impact.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Very LowZones 3–9Type BulbClimate Mediterranean

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — The Glacier Lily, Erythronium grandiflorum, is a delicate native bulb known for its bright yellow blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — and other shade-loving perennials; from open woodlands to subalpine meadows.<br><br>In terms of size, image 91

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — bulb with yellow blooms; the Glacier Lily prefers moist

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — from open woodlands to subalpine meadows.<br><br>In terms of size

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — it adds a splash of color in woodland gardens and under deciduous trees

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Blooming occurs from early to mid-spring; a partly shaded location mimics its native environment, though, image 61

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Flowers emerge in spring, reaching 8-20 inches in height, and thrive in well-drained, moist woodland, image 50

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — the Glacier Lily can reach heights between 6 to 12 inches and spreads out approximately 4 to 8 inches wide; flowers

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — yellow flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Erythronium grandiflorum

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — is a captivating perennial that brings a touch of alpine elegance to the landscape; it adds a splash of, image 56

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Hardy in Zones 3-8 and resistant to deer

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — the Glacier Lily prefers moist; bulb with yellow blooms, image 62

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — A partly shaded location mimics its native environment, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler, image 88

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Erythronium grandiflorum provides a charming glimpse of wildflower beauty and pairs well with ferns, image 66

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Ideal for naturalizing in shaded areas, it provides early-season nectar for pollinators

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — it adds a splash of color in woodland gardens and under deciduous trees; is a captivating perennial that, image 53

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — scientifically known as Erythronium grandiflorum; yellow flowers in the garden, image 55

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — yellow flowers in the garden

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — well-drained soils with an acidic to neutral pH; consider planting in groups for visual impact, image 63

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Consider planting in groups for visual impact

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — requiring only occasional watering during extended dry periods; bulb for full or half or shade

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — Flowers emerge in spring, reaching 8-20 inches in height, and thrive in well-drained, moist woodland soils

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — scientifically known as Erythronium grandiflorum; yellow flowers in the garden

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — and other shade-loving perennials; from open woodlands to subalpine meadows.<br><br>In terms of size

Glacier Lily (Erythronium Grandiflorum) — A partly shaded location mimics its native environment, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler, image 64

Photographs by 8 contributors

Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0 · source
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dcrjsr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
mountainamoeba from Portland, CC BY 2.0 · source

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