Trillium erectum
BIRTH ROOT, RED TRILLIUM
Melanthiaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Trillium acuminatum, T. atropurpureum, T. flavum, T. foetidum, T. nutans, T. obovatum, T. pendulum, T. purpureum, T. rhomboideum, T. spatulatum

Other Common Names: Purple Trillium, Beth Root, Stinking Benjamin

 
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Trillium erectum
BIRTH ROOT, RED TRILLIUM
Melanthiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red-purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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