Erythronium californicum 'White Beauty'
fawn lily 'White Beauty'
An herbaceous perennial to 30cm, with elliptic, slightly mottled, rich green leaves and stems bearing several creamy-white flowers 5-6cm in width, marked with reddish-brown in the throat, in late spring
Synonyms
Erythronium oreganum 'White Beauty'Erythronium revolutum 'White Beauty'
see moreErythronium 'White Beauty'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Cream Red | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Erythronium are bulbous perennials with paired, ovate or broadly elliptic leaves, and leafless stems bearing one or more nodding, star-shaped flowers with recurved petals
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade that does not dry out. Bulbs in storage must be kept slightly damp. See bulb cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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