Erythronium americanum 'Dogtooth Violet Pagoda'
Trout Lily
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Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum 'Dogtooth Violet Pagoda') - Description
Clusters of stunning yellow blossoms upon beautiful marbled foliage. Ideal for woodlands in light to full shade, or with evergreen shrubs. Needs organically rich soil.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum 'Dogtooth Violet Pagoda') - Growth
Erythroniums do well in partial or full shade, which is generally thought to prevent the bulbs from drying out. These little lilies are normally found under the canopy of the forest.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum 'Dogtooth Violet Pagoda') - Planting
Seeds need a cold treatment before being sown to increase the probability of germination. Sow the seeds lightly as they will eventually fill in as the plants grow.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum 'Dogtooth Violet Pagoda') - Interesting facts
The Trout Lily has many different common names including Adder's Tongue, Serpent's Tongue and Adder's Mouth. The species E. americanum is said to have "magical" healing properties. To heal a wound, it is said that one should soak the plant in cold water. Gently rub the cold, wet plant on the wound. Then bury the used plant in wet mud. Additionally, this plant is associated with femininity and the moon. The common name of Trout Lily is derived from the speckled colors of the plant's leaves, which is reminiscent of the scales of a trout.
Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum 'Dogtooth Violet Pagoda') - Soil and irrigation
Erythroniums require rich, porous soil (much like what would be seen on the forest floor) and summer waterings for growing plants.
