Water
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, particularly after flowering. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer, allowing the bulbs to go dormant.
Also known as Small White Fawn-Lily · White Adder's-Tongue · White Dog's-Tooth Violet
White Fawnlily (Erythronium albidum) is a spring ephemeral wildflower with delicate white, reflexed petals and spotted leaves, native to eastern North America.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade, especially in warmer climates. Tolerates morning sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during growth, dry during dormancy.
Loam, Sandy, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures. Requires a cold winter dormancy period.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring; avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, particularly after flowering. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer, allowing the bulbs to go dormant.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation, which can drain energy. Cut back yellowing foliage in late spring or early summer once it has naturally died back.
No other pruning is typically required.
Best propagated from fresh seed sown immediately after collection in autumn, or by carefully dividing the corms in late summer when the plant is dormant. Corms are small and can be fragile, handle with care.
Repot infrequently, ideally when the plant is dormant in late summer. If in a container, repot every 2-3 years to refresh the soil and divide any overcrowded corms. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where White Fawnlily (Erythronium albidum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Erythronium |
| Species | Erythronium albidum |
Similar in genus Erythronium
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