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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 4–9Type BulbClimate Temperate
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — reminiscent of a trout's patterns; scientifically known as Erythronium oreganum, image 63

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — consider its need for a winter chill period to bloom abundantly
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) — the Trout Lily is a low-maintenance ground cover that won't overshadow other plants; bulb for full or half or, image 66
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Ideal for naturalizing, it offers subtle beauty and low maintenance, image 113
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — retreating underground after the flowering period
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — this plant thrives in dappled shade
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — with a spread of 4 to 6 inches
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — With its distinctive mottled leaves; bulb with white blooms, image 62
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — allowing other summer-blooming plants to take center stage; in April-May, its solitary, drooping yellow flowers, about 1-3
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) — Erythronium oreganum, or Trout Lily, is a charming spring ephemeral, flourishing in USDA zones 3-9; preferring, image 82
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb with white blooms; when incorporating Erythronium oreganum into your landscape design, image 107
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) — Preferring moist, acidic soil, it thrives under dappled sunlight in woodland gardens, spreading via corms, image 112
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — Ideal for naturalizing, it offers subtle beauty and low maintenance, image 32
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — reminiscent of a trout's patterns
Trout Lily (Erythronium Oreganum) — bulb with white blooms
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