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Erythroniums are beautiful plants, and are easy to grow provided they're given the moist soil and shady woodland conditions they're used to in the wild. The English name reflects the shape of the bulb, which is said to resemble a dog's tooth.
The recurved petals of their blooms resemble small Turk's-cap lilies. The bulbous plants develop young offsets freely and sometimes underground runners, so they build steadily into impressive clumps that are best left undisturbed.
Erythronium 'Harvington Snowgoose' bears large white flowers above green leaves with purple markings. For best results grow in moist soil in a shady spot, and mulch annually with leaf mould.
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Erythronium ‘Harvington snowgoose’ and wildlife
Erythronium ‘Harvington snowgoose’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Erythronium ‘Harvington snowgoose’ poisonous?
Erythronium ‘Harvington snowgoose’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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