American Meadows Trout Lily
Best native perennial for gardeners with shady, woodland-style landscapes.
This native woodland perennial is the perfect solution for filling tricky, shaded corners with delicate, nodding yellow blooms. While it requires patience as it naturalizes into colonies, the reward is a low-maintenance, recurring spring display that disappears gracefully once the summer heat arrives.
$17.32
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking early-season color before other plants bloom
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting early-season native pollinators
- Shade garden owners needing plants for difficult, low-light spots
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-colony results
- Designers needing year-round foliage coverage in garden beds
- Gardeners with dry soil or limited maintenance time
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in deep shade where most flowering perennials struggle to bloom.
Naturalization Potential
Spreads reliably over time to create lush, self-sustaining woodland colonies.
Visual Interest
Speckled foliage provides unique texture even when flowers are not present.
Maintenance Ease
Requires specific moist soil conditions but demands little ongoing care.
Wildlife Resilience
Lacks deer resistance, making it vulnerable in areas with high populations.
Seasonal Versatility
Goes dormant in summer, leaving gaps that require thoughtful companion planting.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3-6 inches tall
Mature Spread
3-6 inches wide
Planting Depth
3 inches
Planting Time
Fall
Soil Moisture
Moist to Wet
Growing Zones
Zone 3 through Zone 8
Ships As
Bare Root
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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