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) — achieved through rhizomes and seed dispersal; showcasing mottled leaves resembling trout patterns, it spans up, image 74

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — allowing other summer-blooming plants to take center stage; in April-May, its solitary, drooping yellow, image 78

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — the plant's slow colonization patterns; trout Lilies are ephemeral, image 73

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — should be accounted for to ensure proper spacing and propagation expectations; reminiscent of a trout's patterns, image 75

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Trout Lilies are ephemeral; they are tolerant of a pH range from mildly acidic to neutral, image 76

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — retreating underground after the flowering period, image 77

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — white flowers in the garden; this plant thrives in dappled shade, image 79

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb with white blooms; when incorporating Erythronium oreganum into your landscape design, image 80

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb for full or half or shade; allowing other summer-blooming plants to take center stage, image 81

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring ephemeral, flourishing in USDA zones 3-9; preferring, image 82

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Ideal for naturalizing, it offers subtle beauty and low maintenance, image 86

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives under dappled sunlight in woodland gardens, spreading via corms, image 85

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — In April-May, its solitary, drooping yellow flowers, about 1-3 inches across, present atop slender stems, image 84

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Showcasing mottled leaves resembling trout patterns, it spans up to 8 inches; with a spread of 4 to 6 inches, image 83

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — this plant thrives in dappled shade; in mid to late spring, each plant sends up a singular, nodding yellow or, image 91

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum; the Trout Lily is a low-maintenance ground cover that won't, image 87

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — is a captivating perennial that could bring a natural woodland aesthetic to your client's garden; the plant's, image 88

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — With its distinctive mottled leaves; bulb with white blooms, image 89

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — reminiscent of a trout's patterns; scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum, image 90

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — with a spread of 4 to 6 inches; achieved through rhizomes and seed dispersal, image 92

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, image 93

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — consider its need for a winter chill period to bloom abundantly; and they flourish in hardiness zones 3 through, image 99

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — well-drained soils rich in organic matter, image 95

Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — In mid to late spring, each plant sends up a singular, nodding yellow or creamy-white flower; is a captivating, image 94

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