Erythronium Species, Dog's-Tooth Violet, European Dog's Tooth Violet (Erythronium dens-canis)

Close-up of the flower

Erythronium dens-canis is a native plant here in Austria. In gardens it blooms early in the year and needs shady place under shrubs or trees

Erythronium dens-canis is a native plant here in Austria. In gardens it blooms early in the year and needs shady place under shrubs or trees


Blooming mid-April, northern zone 3.

Erythronium dens canis

Erythronium dens canis

Erythronium dens canis

A blooming mass, April 2003. Spinners Garden, Hampshire

Bulbs showing the reason why these plants are called Dog's Tooth!

Erythronium dens-canis is a native plant here in Austria. In gardens it blooms early in the year and needs shady place under shrubs or trees

Erythronium dens-canis is a native plant here in Austria. In gardens it blooms early in the year and needs shady place under shrubs or trees
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Erythronium Species, Dog's-Tooth Violet, European Dog's Tooth Violet
Erythronium dens-canis
Type: | Alpines and Rock Gardens, Bulbs, Perennials |
Height: | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 3-9, Light Shade |