Fawn lily 'Minnehaha' (Erythronium 'Minnehaha')

Fawn lily 'Minnehaha'

Also known as: Trout lily 'Minnehaha'

Named after a character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem 'Hiawatha', fawn lily 'Minnehaha' is a fawn lily that graces gardens with delicate wide white flowers on drooping stems. In addition to its usefulness in gardens, it will also spread rapidly to serve as a ground cover.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

White, Green

Leaf Color

White

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Fawn lily 'Minnehaha'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Fawn lily 'Minnehaha' features nodding flowers and mottled leaves. To enhance its health, prune dead foliage in early spring, remove faded blooms, and optionally shape in late spring. Regular pruning prevents disease, improves air circulation, and encourages vigorous growth.

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