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Purple King Erythronium Dens-CanisPurple King Erythronium Dens-Canis

Purple King Erythronium Dens-Canis

$14.99

Purple King erythronium dens-canis, also known as Dog's Tooth Violet, grows small, pale purple flowers with mustard yellow centers. The exotic-looking blooms sit amid glossy, bronze-speckled foliage that creates a highly attractive backdrop.

Growth Habit

Purple King makes a striking addition to sun-dappled borders, along shady tree lines or between evergreen shrubs during the spring season. Blooms In: Apr-May, hardy in zones 3-8, height of 3-5" at maturity. Has large flowers, 1-1½" across with reflexed petals, reminiscent of cyclamen. Leaves are marbled with purplish brown.

Care

Plant in part shade in well-drained soil. 

Toxicity

This carefree plant is easy to grow, naturalizes beautifully and is not bothered by hungry deer.

Purple King erythronium dens-canis, also known as Dog's Tooth Violet, grows small, pale purple flowers with mustard yellow centers. The exotic-looking blooms sit amid glossy, bronze-speckled foliage that creates a highly attractive backdrop.

Purple King makes a striking addition to sun-dappled borders, along shady tree lines or between evergreen shrubs during the spring season. Blooms In: Apr-May, hardy in zones 3-8, height of 3-5" at maturity. Has large flowers, 1-1½" across with reflexed petals, reminiscent of cyclamen. Leaves are marbled with purplish brown.

Plant in part shade in well-drained soil. 

This carefree plant is easy to grow, naturalizes beautifully and is not bothered by hungry deer.

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.