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Erythronium californicum

Fragrant

Genus: Erythronium
Family: Liliaceae

About this plant

E. californicum is a bulbous perennial with a pair of elliptic, slightly mottled, rich green leaves and stems to 30cm bearing up to 3 nodding flowers 5-6cm in width. Flowers slightly scented, creamy-white with reddish markings in the throat

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out. Bulbs in storage must be kept slightly damp. See bulb cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division after flowering

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years