Erythronium

Dogtooth violet

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Cool-season bulbous perennial with spotted leaves and nodding spring flowers, native to temperate Northern Hemisphere woodlands.
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Plant Details

Common Name Dogtooth violet
Family Liliaceae
Genus Erythronium
Origin Temperate Northern Hemisphere
Blooming Spring, often with spotted foliage before flowers
Leaf Color Green with purple/brown spots
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Humus-rich, well-draining mix with leaf mold

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Watering

Keep moist during growth, allow to dry completely in summer dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade, avoid direct sun which scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Apply bulb feed at planting and early spring growth

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers, cut back foliage when yellowed

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 68°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
400 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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