Erythronium revolutum

A lilac-pink flowered Erythronium, originally from the western seaboard of North America, all the way from California to Vancouver. Now they are a welcome highlight of woodland gardens here too. More subtle and refined than E. Pagoda, but if you can grow the yellow one (and most can) then these are a definite possibility. They seed around quite vigorously and mix in very naturally with wood anemones, Anemone apennina, and all those low growing gems of April. A cool damp April is a blessing, otherwise they are too quickly over. Some will be marked with lovely brown flecks on the leaves.

Planting Instructions

Do not let the tubers of Erythronium revolutum dry out and plant 3-4" (8-10cm) apart and 2-3" (5-8cm) deep in a well drained soil that are rich humus or leaf-mould. They do not really like limey soils, These are woodland plants for semi shade in spring and shade in summer. Ideal under shrubs and trees.

Plant Details

Flowering    April
Height        10"(25cm)
Hardy