Erythronium californicum 'Brocklamont Inheritance'
fawn lily 'Brocklamont Inheritance'
A bulbous perennial to around 25cm tall with semi-erect, mottled, basal leaves. In spring, upright stems bear creamy-white flowers with reflexed petals, yellow eyes and reddish-brown throats
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 | Cream White Yellow | Brown Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant 10cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil 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
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- 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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