Erythronium revolutum Pink fawn lily (Liliaceae)

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Erythronium revolutum
Pink fawn lily
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The Erythronium revolutum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Vancouver Island, south to N. California. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pink fawn lily.

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Latin Name:  Erythronium revolutum
Common Name:  Pink fawn lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, the following notes have been seen for another member of this genus and so some caution is advised. Skin contact with the bulbs has been known to cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Redwood forest and mixed evergreen forest, edges of bogs and along wooded streams, from the coast to 1000 metres[90].

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]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[90]. The sub-species E. revolutum johnstonii is growing well, flowering freely and spreading nicely in the dappled shade of a woodland garden at Kew[K]. It does not, however, produce new bulbs freely by division, relying instead upon self-sown seedlings[258]. There are a number of named garden forms, 'Pink Beauty' has been specially mentioned as easy to grow in Britain[200]. Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[164]. Bulbs should be planted about 7cm deep[1].

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