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Apr 14, 2013 2:37 PM CST
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Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Hi all, does anyone recognize this? Is it some type of lily? or a species tulip? I found it in Seattle's arboretum today!

This is what the inside of the flower looks like

Whatever it is it is beautiful! I tip my hat to you.
Thanks
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Apr 15, 2013 1:22 AM CST
Name: Calin
Weston-super-mare UK (Zone 7b)
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Some Erythronium.
Mine (a little different than these) are done blooming for this year.
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Apr 15, 2013 6:11 AM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
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I agree
around here the common name is dog tooth violet
I have no idea why because they do not look like a violet at all Shrug!
..a balanced life is worth pursuit.
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Apr 15, 2013 6:58 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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Too dry here for it to do well, but I like it. Thumbs up
It’s okay to not know all the answers.
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Apr 15, 2013 10:55 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Thanks all - it really is amazing - in the photos you cannot tell but it stands about 1.5 feet and the leaves look to be about a foot long, so a very good sized plant!!
Cheers
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Apr 15, 2013 3:42 PM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
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much larger than the wild cousin , usually 8-10'' tall
..a balanced life is worth pursuit.
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Apr 15, 2013 3:57 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
Sempervivums Sedums Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Garden Ideas: Level 1
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In looking in the database it looks like E. oregonum I tip my hat to you. (the foliage and bloom)
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Apr 16, 2013 12:09 AM CST
Name: Calin
Weston-super-mare UK (Zone 7b)
Bulbs Lilies Plant and/or Seed Trader
OH wow. Mine are... tiny, really.
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Apr 16, 2013 7:42 AM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
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Yup sometimes called a Trout Lily
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Apr 16, 2013 10:15 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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This is in the arboretum so I can't imagine its a cultivar, with the ground covers and flowers they try to keep it natural. But if they don't grow this large in the wild than I guess it isn't natural forming!
You IDers are good! I wasn't sure people would know what they were and you all ID'd it right away!
Thanks again! I tip my hat to you.
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