Painted Trillium

Painted Trillium

Trillium undulatum

 

Description: Moist or wet woods, strongly acidic and humus-rich, usually rocky, under acid-loving trees such as white pine, red maple, red spruce and balsam fir.
Propagation: From seeds or division. Very difficult to move once established. Unlike other Trillium species, few variations are found in nature.
Initial bloom (month and week): May W4
Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden
Color of flower: White with pink center
Height: 10″
Spread: 8″
Family: Melanthiaceae
Soil type: Strongly acidic, humus-rich
Soil moisture: Moist to wet
Light: Shade
Zone: 2-7

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