Erythronium americanum Pagoda

Yellow Trout Lily

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A spring ephemeral bulb featuring mottled leaves and nodding yellow flowers. Native to North American woodlands, requires cool dormancy.
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Plant Details

Common Name Yellow Trout Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Erythronium
Species Americanum
Variety Pagoda
Origin North America
Blooming Spring ephemeral, nodding yellow flowers with recurved petals
Leaf Color Green with purple/brown mottling
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich humus soil mixed with perlite for excellent drainage and moisture retention

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth in spring, allow soil to dry completely after foliage dies back

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Sunlight & Care

Partial to full shade. Avoid direct midday sun which scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer when leaves emerge, cease feeding once summer dormancy begins

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Pruning

Allow foliage to yellow and wither naturally before removal; do not cut green leaves

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat 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 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Nov
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
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)
600 – 2500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
8 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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