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Dog Tooth Violet

Erythronium dens-canis

  • Toxic if eaten
Dog Tooth Violet (Erythronium dens-canis)

Photo: Ybarzova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

rose, lilac

What actually matters with this one

The tubers must never dry out in storage. Buy potted plants rather than loose bulbs from a bin.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 3-8
Height
20 cm
Flowers
March to April
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.