More uncommon still than the similar Yellow Trout Lily, White Trout Lily is its own species, not a color variant! A slow growing and rarely blooming spring ephemeral, a nice patch of trout lily is something to brag about! Like other ephemerals, it prefers spring sun and shade after trees leaf out. Plants typically take 8 years to flower in the wild. This species has the some growing requirements as Yellow Trout Lily, and the species are functionally indistinguishable when not in bloom.

Light: Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Humus

Height: 3”-6”

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Mar-May

Root Type: Corm

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract a variety of bees. Seeds are distributed by ants. Mottled leaves are small and typically overlooked by deer.