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yellow trout lily
Erythronium americanum
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate spring ephemeral with nodding yellow flowers and mottled leaves that emerge before trees leaf out. It spreads slowly via bulbs and seeds, creating charming drifts in woodland gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina
Function & Care
ediblewildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation