Overview

Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a clump forming bulbous perennial in the genus Erythronium, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Erythronium 'Pagoda' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, wildflower meadow, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Erythronium 'Pagoda' is a cultivar of the genus Erythronium in the family Liliaceae. Its origin may be as a hybrid between Erythronium tuolumnense and Erythronium 'White Beauty'.

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About the genus

Erythronium, the fawn lily, trout lily, dog's-tooth-violet or adder's tongue, is a genus of Eurasian and North American plants in the lily family, most closely related to tulips. The name Erythronium derives from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós) "red" in Greek, referring to the red flowers of E. dens-canis.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Erythronium

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Erythronium 'Pagoda' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbous perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Propagation

Division after flowering

Pest resistance

Slugs

Disease resistance

Grey moulds, Rust diseases

Frequently asked questions