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Trout Lily

Erythronium Oreganum

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Overview

Erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring ephemeral, flourishing in USDA zones 3-9. Showcasing mottled leaves resembling trout patterns, it spans up to 8 inches. In April-May, its solitary, drooping yellow flowers, about 1-3 inches across, present atop slender stems. Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives under dappled sunlight in woodland gardens, spreading via corms. Ideal for naturalizing, it offers subtle beauty and low maintenance.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Very LowZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring ephemeral, flourishing in USDA zones 3-9

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Showcasing mottled leaves resembling trout patterns, it spans up to 8 inches; with a spread of 4 to 6 inches
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — In April-May, its solitary, drooping yellow flowers, about 1-3 inches across, present atop slender stems; consider its need
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — white flowers in the garden
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb with white blooms
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb for full or half or shade
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring ephemeral, flourishing in USDA zones 3-9; preferring moist
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Ideal for naturalizing, it offers subtle beauty and low maintenance, image 32
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives under dappled sunlight in woodland gardens, spreading via corms; white flowers in
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — this plant thrives in dappled shade; in mid to late spring, each plant sends up a singular, nodding yellow or creamy-white
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — with a spread of 4 to 6 inches; achieved through rhizomes and seed dispersal
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — With its distinctive mottled leaves; bulb with white blooms
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — is a captivating perennial that could bring a natural woodland aesthetic to your client's garden; the plant's slow
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — reminiscent of a trout's patterns; scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum; the Trout Lily is a low-maintenance ground cover that won't overshadow other
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — In mid to late spring, each plant sends up a singular, nodding yellow or creamy-white flower; is a captivating perennial
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — the Trout Lily is a low-maintenance ground cover that won't overshadow other plants; bulb for full or half or shade
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — well-drained soils rich in organic matter, image 41
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — and they flourish in hardiness zones 3 through 9; should be accounted for to ensure proper spacing and propagation
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — consider its need for a winter chill period to bloom abundantly; and they flourish in hardiness zones 3 through 9
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — When incorporating Erythronium oreganum into your landscape design; with its distinctive mottled leaves
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — They are tolerant of a pH range from mildly acidic to neutral; erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — should be accounted for to ensure proper spacing and propagation expectations; reminiscent of a trout's patterns
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb with white blooms; when incorporating Erythronium oreganum into your landscape design
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — white flowers in the garden; this plant thrives in dappled shade

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