European Dog’s-tooth Violet. A charming spring flowering bulb with mid-green leaves, marbled purplish brown. Nodding heads of white, pink or lilac flowers. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy.
Erythronium dens-canis
A charming spring flowering bulb with mid-green leaves, marbled purplish brown. Nodding heads of white, pink or lilac flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Erythronium |
|---|---|
| Species | dens-canis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | European Dog's-tooth Violet |
| Flower Colour | white, pink, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| 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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