Flowers That Look Like a Trout Lily

• Trout lilies (Erythronium americanum) provide a burst of color in early winter, often peeking through the snow. Trout lily flowers are yellow or pink and hang from the stem facing the ground, but with gently arching recurved petals that point to the sky. The moniker "trout lily," one of a number of common names, is derived from their mottled purple and green leaves that resemble the colors of a brook trout. Trout lily's pendant flowers are not completely unusual in the plant world. Other flowers resemble this stunning plant.

Martagon Lily

• The martagon lily is a member of the asiatic lily family. This plant produces stalks of small pendant flowers with recurved petals, similar to the trout lily. These flowers bloom in shades of yellow as well as white, pink, orange and red, some with spots of a darker color, according to the North America Lily Society. This lily prefers partial shade and is often used in woodland gardens, where it could grow alongside the trout lily. Martagon lilies bloom in the summer months. These lilies are slow to propagate and may be expensive.

Fuchsia

• Fuchsias are commonly grown in hanging baskets to take advantage of their draping habit. This plant produces pairs of flowers that are bell-shaped with curving petals, comparable to the trout lily. Fuchsia bloom year round in mild climates, according to Clemson University, and are commonly grown as a houseplant in colder climates. Flower color ranges from white, blue, orange and purple and depends upon the cultivar. Fuchsias require frequent applications of fertilizer to maintain their steady flower production. When grown indoors, this plant may only flower a few months out of the year.

Hibiscus

• Although much larger than the trout lily, hibiscus flowers share their growing habit and general shape. Hibiscus plants prefer full sun and well-drained, but moist, soil high in organic matter, according to Clemson University. Flowers bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Trim back spent blossoms to encourage further flowering. Hibiscus shrubs can reach 8 feet tall upon maturity.

Fritillaria

• A popular flower in the 1500s, fritillaria is now rare in gardens, according to the University of Illinois, but still commercially available. Fritillaria's bell-shaped flowers hang from slender stalks in shades of yellow or orange. These flowers grow from a corm and should be planted in slightly sandy soil. Over time, this flower will naturalize and create a colorful groundcover. Depending on the cultivar, fritillaria grows from 8 to 30 inches tall