Trillium erectum

Beige Trillium

Family: Melanthiaceae (Bunchflower Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 2-4 inches

·        Spread: 4-6 inches

·        Bloom Time: spring and summer

·        Bloom: yellow, diamond-shaped petals

·        Light: part shade

·        Soil: deep, rich, humusy, moist but well-drained soils

·        Moisture: medium; requires consistent moisture

·        Use: shaded woodland and wildflower gardens, moist shady borders, will naturalize

·        Care: low maintenance; benefits from leaf mulch in fall

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; watch for slugs and snails; can be difficult to propagate from seed (5 to 10 years from seed to bloom)

·        Native to: Eastern North America

·        Notes: if undisturbed, will spread slowly with stems arising from underground rhizomes; does not transplant well from the wild

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Shade Garden F283

 

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