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Fawn Lily | Erythronium oregonum

A FALL BULB AND SEED SALE ITEM

Two thick basal leaves with distinctive, brown, fawn-like pattern. Leafless stalks sport 1-3 creamy-white, nodding, six-petaled flowers. Whimsically reminiscent of flower fairy dresses.

 

Plant Details

HabitatsOak Woodland, Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat NotesIn the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades in moist forests, and rocky meadows at low elevations.
Mature Height12"
Shade Preferenceshade, part-shade, sun
Soil ToleranceMoist, well-drained soil with high organic content.
Special UsesOften self sows forming showy colonies over time.