White Fawnlily
Erythronium albidum
Also known as White Trout Lily, Trout Lily, White Adder's-tongue
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A delicate spring ephemeral with nodding white flowers and mottled foliage that emerges early in woodlands. Plants go dormant by early summer after blooming.
Why grow it
White fawnlily flowers earlier than many woodland ephemerals and tolerates drier shade better than some Erythronium relatives, making it useful for extending spring interest in understory plantings. Its mottled foliage provides ornamental value before dormancy. The species is smaller and less vigorous than some hybridized fawnlilies, so it works well in naturalized settings where aggressive spread would be problematic.
Watch out for
This plant requires consistent moisture during its active growing period and may struggle in compacted or poorly draining soils. Once dormant by midsummer, the planting area must not be disturbed or irrigated heavily, as the resting bulbs can rot if kept wet. In warmer climates at the southern edge of its native range, afternoon shade becomes critical to prevent stress.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Liliaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate spring ephemeral with nodding white flowers and mottled foliage that emerges early in woodlands. Plants go dormant by early summer after blooming.
Climate Match for your location
See how well White Fawnlily grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
White fawnlily flowers earlier than many woodland ephemerals and tolerates drier shade better than some Erythronium relatives, making it useful for extending spring interest in understory plantings. Its mottled foliage provides ornamental value before dormancy. The species is smaller and less vigorous than some hybridized fawnlilies, so it works well in naturalized settings where aggressive spread would be problematic.
Watch out for
This plant requires consistent moisture during its active growing period and may struggle in compacted or poorly draining soils. Once dormant by midsummer, the planting area must not be disturbed or irrigated heavily, as the resting bulbs can rot if kept wet. In warmer climates at the southern edge of its native range, afternoon shade becomes critical to prevent stress.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Liliaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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