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Trillium erectum

Red Trillium

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Trillium erectum (Red Trillium)

Though normally deep red, this spring-flowering trillium offers variable flower colors of red, white, maroon, pink, greenish yellow and purplish red. The flower stalk may be erect, inclined or bent downward; petals do not overlap. The foliage is broadly oval to almost diamond-shaped. Plants are stalkless to nearly stalkless.

Additional Information:
The trillium is a simple, graceful perennial that is one of the most familiar and beloved of the spring woodland wildflowers. Leaves, petals and sepals of all trilliums come in groups of three.


Height
6-18 Inches

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Spread
6-12 Inches

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-6

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Requires partial shade to shade.

Good Companions
Southern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris), Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Alum Root (Heuchera richardsonii)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC+

Root

Rhizomes

Season of Interest

Early (Feb-Apr)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
High

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Shade