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Trout Lily
Erythronium americanum
In the United States:
Native
· also called yellow trout lily, yellow adder's tongue, dogtooth violet
Honeybees and other early pollinators visit trout lily flowers for protein-rich pollen to provision emerging brood, with nectar providing minor energy rewards; peak bloom occurs in April before trees leaf out. Plants form colonies via underground stolons but spread slowly, and foliage may be heavily browsed by deer.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Hardiness zones | 3-8 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | shade |
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