Also known as Purple Fawnlily
Purple Fawn Lily (Erythronium purpurascens) is a charming native wildflower of California, featuring nodding purple-pink flowers with recurved petals and distinctive maro
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun with protection from hot afternoon rays. Tolerates brighter conditions if the soil remains moist.
Moist during growth, dry during dormancy
50% intensity
Water consistently while actively growing; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly when foliage yellows and dies back for dormancy.
Well-drained, Humus-rich
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures during its growing season. Protect from extreme heat. Dormancy periods in cooler temperatures are beneficial.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as growth begins. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent weak growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, particularly as the plant emerges from dormancy and flowers.
Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back, allowing the bulbs to go dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove dead or yellowing foliage only after it has naturally withered and died back. This allows the plant to store energy in its bulb for the following year's growth.
Avoid cutting back green leaves prematurely.
Propagate by division of bulbs after flowering when the plant is dormant, or by seed. Seed propagation is slower, typically taking several years to reach flowering size.
Divisions should be replanted immediately in well-draining soil.
Repot established clumps every 2-3 years, or when they become overcrowded. The best time to repot is in late summer or early autumn, just before the bulbs start to actively grow.
Use a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Purple Fawn Lily (Erythronium purpurascens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Erythronium |
| Species | Erythronium purpurascens |
Similar in genus Erythronium
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