St. Helena fawn lily
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A bulbous perennial with ovate to lance-shaped mottled-brown leaves marked with white veins. One to three bell-shaped white flowers with broad yellow patches at the base are produced in spring.
Scientific classification
- Species
- St. Helena fawn lily (Erythronium helenae)
- Genus
- Erythronium
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of St. Helena fawn lily
Distribution map
USA (California)
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of St. Helena fawn lily
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St. Helena fawn lily care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering
Growing
GrowingPlant 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 for further information.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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