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Trillium species/Trillium
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Scientific Name:
Trillium species
Common Name:
Trillium
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a perennial that is present for a relatively short period in late winter and early spring. There are many different species that grow across the country. Most need a fertile, well drained soil that has been undistturbed and contains a generous of humus that as built up over several years. Plants self-seed. One of the mnost common occurring species is T. foetidissimum, the one that produces solitary maroon colored flowers and green mottled foliage.