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Erythronium hendersonii

Erythronium hendersonii

Product number: 587100
Origin: Northwestern America
Latin: Erythronium hendersonii

One of the most graceful spring bloomers, difficult to cultivate but more than worth the effort. The name refers to the pointed corms, which resemble dog's teeth. Plant them in a semi-shaded spot. The foliage is beautifully mottled and forms a lovely base for the slender stems with hanging mini-lilies in white with a lilac-pink tinge and dark purple pistil and stamens.

Names:
Latin: Erythronium hendersonii
Dutch: Wilde Hondstand
English: Henderson's fawn lily

Sowing method: Sow in a seed tray, first provide warmth for 2-4 weeks (18-22° C), then provide a cold period, e.g., in the refrigerator (+4° C) for 4-6 weeks, then warm up again for 2-4 weeks. Consistently maintain these temperature changes until germination occurs. Germination periods of 12 months or longer are not uncommon for this species. Sowing directly into the ground is also possible; in that case, simply let it overwinter, and germination will occur in the 1st or 2nd spring.

Sowing/planting time:

February
March
April

Harvesting time:

Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

Loamy
Calcareous

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors

Position:

Partial shade

Flower colour: White with a lilac-pink tinge and dark purple pistil and stamens
Origin: Northwestern America
Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Advanced