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White Trout Lily
Erythronium albidum
In the United States:
Native
· also called white fawnlily, dog's-tooth violet
White trout lily is an early spring ephemeral that provides nectar and pollen to foraging bees during a critical period before many other plants bloom. Peak bloom occurs in April to May in temperate climates, with flowers attracting short-tongued bees including honeybees. It forms slowly spreading colonies in moist, humus-rich woodland soils and is generally deer-resistant.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–May |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | shade |