Trout Lily
Erythronium 'Pagoda'
Specifications
Trout lilies make their home on the forest floor, where their nodding flowers provide a welcome spark of spring color. Pagoda is the most reliable of the group. Its delicate blooms, which resemble turks cap lilies, shine in dappled light.
| Item # | 6040 |
| Height | 8—10 inches |
| Sunlight | Part (3-4 hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Evenly moist |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bulb Size |
Topsize ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
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| USDA Zones |
4a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 4a to 8b in the South or 9b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
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| Bloom Time | Early-Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Trout Lily
Erythronium 'Pagoda'
Trout lilies make their home on the forest floor, where their nodding flowers provide a welcome spark of spring color. Pagoda is the most reliable of the group. Its delicate blooms, which resemble turks cap lilies, shine in dappled light.
| Item # | 6040 |
| Height | 8—10 inches |
| Sunlight | Part (3-4 hours sun per day) |
| Soil | Evenly moist |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bulb Size |
Topsize ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
4a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 4a to 8b in the South or 9b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
|
| Bloom Time | Early-Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
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When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Plant in partial shade and evenly moist, woodsy soil. To simulate woodsy soil, dig plenty of compost or leaf mold into your soil before planting. Mulch after planting or in spring with compost or shredded leaves to maintain that woodsy quality.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 4 inches |
| Spacing | 5 inches apart |
Planting Instructions
Plant in partial shade and evenly moist, woodsy soil. To simulate woodsy soil, dig plenty of compost or leaf mold into your soil before planting. Mulch after planting or in spring with compost or shredded leaves to maintain that woodsy quality.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 4 inches |
| Spacing | 5 inches apart |
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