Erythronium oregonum

Oregon Fawn Lily

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Native woodland perennial bulb with spotted leaves and nodding white flowers. Prefers cool moist soil in spring before summer dormancy.
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Plant Details

Common Name Oregon Fawn Lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Erythronium
Species Oregonum
Origin Western North America
Blooming Spring, nodding white flowers with purple bases
Leaf Color Green with brownish-purple 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-based soil with excellent drainage; mix peat and leaf mold.

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth and bloom; dry out completely after foliage yellows.

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Sunlight & Care

Dappled shade or full shade in warmer climates to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply bulb fertilizer in early spring before emergence.

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Pruning

Remove spent flower heads; allow leaves to yellow naturally for nutrient storage.

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 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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