Dog’s-tooth Violet. A charming spring flowering bulb with mid-green leaves, lightly marbled purplish brown. Nodding heads of pale to rich violet flowers with darker centres. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy.
Erythronium japonicum
A charming spring flowering bulb with mid-green leaves, lightly marbled purplish brown. Nodding heads of pale to rich violet flowers with darker centres.
Additional information
| Generic | Erythronium |
|---|---|
| Species | japonicum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Dog's-tooth Violet |
| Flower Colour | violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, brown, purple |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Rock garden, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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