Dog Tooth violets and friends

I am thrilled Erythronium 'White Splendor' flowered despite a week of overnight temperatures below freezing.

I am equally happy that all five tubers I planted appeared; the start of a nice little swath of this beauty. 

i would grow this variety for the foliage alone, even though it is ephemeral. 

But I really wanted to see the flowers in person so I could add some other ephemerals to keep them company. 

I love to see early bloomers in UK gardens, but it is much harder to create a similar scene in the Upper Midwest in April. Ed Lyons' recent post about Corydalis — on the WHPS FB page — spurred me to make a few purchases to befriend the Erythroniums.

Corydalis glaucescens 'Pink Beauty'

C. integra.

Corydalis solida 'Vermion Dawn'

Subtle variations on a theme. Hopefully not to subtle to create a eye-catching spring display next year. 

Comments

[Kris P]

Lovely additions, one and all! I've always admired Erythronium and, yes, I even tried to grow it despite the fact that reference books informed me at the outset that I was probably doomed to failure. Ditto Corydalis, although I've managed to get that to bloom at least for a single season.

[Lisa at Greenbow]

I think they should do the trick. I have not heard of these corydalis. They are sweet.

[Loree / danger garden]

Oh yes! 'White Splendor' is truly lovely.

[Beth @ PlantPostings]

Oh, congratulations on your success with the trout lilies! I agree, they are very special! I think my garden (up on a hill) would be too dry for them, but I love them! Your new Corydalis varieties are beautiful, too.