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Avalanche Lily Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
er-ih-THROH-nee-um pah-GO-dah
Description

The Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a perennial lily grown from a bulb. The Fawn or Trout lily, two of several common names, has varying shades of rich green leaves. It can grow up to 12 inches tall. This lily is slow to mature and can take 2 to 5 years to reach full height and maximum bloom. It is a showy plant, however, with up to 10 creamy-yellow flowers. The bulb should be planted about 5 inches deep to bulb base and about 12 inches apart in partial shade. As with most bulbs, it will go dormant in late spring after blooms die out. It can be used in partly shady rock gardens and woodland or naturalized areas where moisture and drainage are present.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious insect or disease problems.

 

 

 

 

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Tags:
#bulb#showy flowers#small spaces#yellow flowers#nectar plant#specialized bees#rock garden#bedding plants#pollinator plant#wet soils tolerant#bee friendly#wildlife friendly#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#bulb#showy flowers#small spaces#yellow flowers#nectar plant#specialized bees#rock garden#bedding plants#pollinator plant#wet soils tolerant#bee friendly#wildlife friendly#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Erythronium
    Family:
    Liliaceae
    Wildlife Value:
    Members of the genus Erythronium support the following specialized bee: Andrena (Leucandrena) erythronii.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 1 ft. 2 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 2 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Flower Petals:
    6 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Yellow flowers appear mid-spring and are about 2 inches in width. Six separate petals are recurved and arranged in a star shape.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Ovate
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Form:
    Straight
    Stem Description:
    The stem is bare.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Naturalized Area
    Small Space
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Pollinator Garden
    Rock Garden
    Shade Garden
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Specialized Bees
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Wet Soil