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Yellow Trout Lily

Erythronium americanum, Liliaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spring BeautyClaytonia virginica
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Vinca MajorVinca major

Dense vinca cover suppresses spring ephemerals like trout lily through shading and root competition

Yellow ArchangelLamiastrum galeobdolon

Dense yellow archangel groundcover interferes with spring ephemeral emergence and growth

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Edible Parts

LeavesTubers

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Trout Lily grow in?

Yellow Trout Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Trout Lily?

Good companions for Yellow Trout Lily include Spring Beauty.

Design guilds with Yellow Trout Lily and see companion relationships visually.

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