Erythronium dens-canis
- Bulbous plant
- 10-20 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable for partial shade
Dog?s-tooth-violet. Flowering-period: April. Lilac shades, height 10-15 cm.
Garden use
Use
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - April |
| Flower colour | Light pink |
| Growth habit | Creeping |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Erythronium dens-canis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Erythronium |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names | NL: hondstand |
| Origin | Europe, South |
