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Cream Fawn Lily

Erythroniumcitrinum

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erythronium (er-ih-THROH-nee-um)

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Species

citrinum (sit-REE-num)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Veined

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in California and Oregon. It prefers somewhat shady conditions and rich, well-drained soil. Flower...Read More

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