ERYTHRONIUM
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ERYTHRONIUM
Commonly known as Dog's-tooth violet, Trout lily
Attractive and colourful plants for a woodland edge, avoiding thirsty tree roots in summer. Will naturalise.
Genus of 29 species of clump-forming perennials with long-pointed, toothlike bulbs. They are found in habitats ranging from deciduous woodland to open mountain meadows in Europe, Asia and North America.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs. -
Place of origin
Japan -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale to rich violet -
Height
10-15cm (4-6in) -
Spread
8cm (3in)
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HerbaceousBulbous perennial. Elliptic mid- to dark-green leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long. Solitary flowers 3-5cm (to 2in) across with darker centres and purple stamens.
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Fertile well drained soilHumus rich that does not dry out.
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Partial shade
Or light dappled.
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