From California, Erythronium tuolumnense is a yellow flowered species commonly called the Tuolumne fawn lily.
The foliage is a mid green and the bright yellow flowers that appear on reddish green stems in late winter to spring have recurved petals that add extra interest.
It is a species that has been widely used in hybridisation and is a Pagoda type. It will increase through multiplication of the bulbs to form an attractive clump in the garden or in a container.
Care
Best grown where it receives full sun in winter to spring and shade in summer. A position beneath a deciduous tree and in a humus rich well drained soil is ideal.
Like most Erythronium species it does perform better in a climate where the winters are cool.
- Watering
Like all of the species it prefers a soil that does not dry out over summer, so watering over dry periods in summer will be required. - Fertiliser
After flowering and the foliage has died back, fertilise with a mix of aged cow manure and good garden mulch.
Erythronium species are available for sale form the following nurseries
'Sylvan Vale' 375 Olinda Creek Rd, Kalorama, VIC.3766
Including a large range of Rare and unusual bulbs, corms and perennials
www.tonkinsbulbs.com.au
