Erythronium grandiflorum Avalanche lily (Liliaceae)

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Erythronium grandiflorum
Avalanche lily
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The Erythronium grandiflorum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California, east to Alberta, Wyoming and Colorado. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Avalanche lily.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium grandiflorum
Common Name:  Avalanche lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the bulbs has been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.08

Habitat:  Sagebrush, open woodland and grassy mountain slopes, sometimes to the tree line[42, 90]. Rich moist soil along the banks of streams, shaded woods and sub-alpine meadows, often in large patches[212].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers slightly acid soil conditions but succeeds in chalky soils if these contain plenty of humus[164]. Requires semi-shade, preferably provided by trees or shrubs, and a well-drained soil[42, 164]. Succeeds in almost any light soil, preferring one that is rich in humus[1]. Not an easy species to grow in Britain, it prefers a well-drained soil that is wet in spring but rather dry in the summer[90]. Plants are best given perfect drainage[200]. Offsets are freely produced if the plant is growing well[1]. Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[164]. Bulbs should be planted about 7cm deep[1].

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