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Yellow Adders Tongue, Serpent's Tongue

Scientific Name: Erythronium americanum Ker-Gawl.
Family: Liliaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-7,15-17,28,31-43
USDA: 3-8

Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade

Origin: Eastern North America

Growth Habits: Bulb or perennial, 3 to 6 inches tall (7.5 to 15 cm.), 3 to 6 inches in spread (7.5 to 15 cm.), green leaves

Flowers: Light yellow or yellow flowers, up to 1.5 inches wide (3.75 cm.), in late spring

Watering Needs: Abundant water

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