Wildflowers
Dogtooth Violet, White Trout Lily
Erythronium albidum
Features
White, nodding, lily-like flowers; 2 green or mottled leaves at the base of the plant.
Culture
Full to partial shade; moist, well drained sites.
Mature Height
6-12 Inches
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
April - June
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in woods and moist sites. Dogtooth Violet will naturalize (slowly). The plant goes dormant in summer (foliage dies down). Plants with only one leaf will not flower.
