This bulbous perennial has up right foliage that forms small clump. The broad lance-shaped fleshy leaves have pale green veins and the creamy white pendant funnel-shaped flowers appear in clusters, high above the foliage during late spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Erythronium citrinumis naturally found in North America from north-west California to south-west Oregon growing in woodlands. It prefers a well drained, organic rich moist soil in a semi-shaded protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This Trout Lily is grown for its flowers and is planted in small gardens or parks in the understorey or along front perennial borders. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It is also used in rockeries or patio pots and around shaded water features.ID 3095

Erythronium (EH-ree-THRONE-ee-um) citrinum (sit-TREE-num)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family