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Trillium luteum


Yellow Wakerobin, Yellow Wood Trillium, Wood Lily




Origin:  The genus name comes from the Greek word 'tris', meaning thrice, in reference to both leaves and parts of the flower existing in threes.
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A critically endangered Ontario wildflower that is quite unusual.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Melanthiaceae
Genus
Trillium
Species
luteum
Category
Bulbs, Perennials, Weeds
Synonyms
Trillium sessile var. luteum, Trillium cuneatum, Trillium viride
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 20
Height
30 - 45 cm
Spread
30 - 45 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
Trillium luteum is a rare, endangered, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with interesting, green mottled leaves and atypical, green-yellow flowers.
Landscape
Trilliums make a classic addition to a shady woodland garden. Good ground cover: will spread slowly via rhizomes.
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered location, part to full shade, in moderately moist, well-drained, humus, acidic to neutral soil. Water regularly; leaf dieback will occur by mid-summer especially if soil dries out. Intolerant to transplanting, should not be dug in the wild. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Possible pests include: slugs and snails. No serious diseases to note.
Leaf Description
In groups of three, mottled different shades of green, broad, lanceolate to rounded, up to 10 cm long, evenly spaced atop an erect, naked, unbranched stem.
Flower Description
Showy, terminal, solitary, up to 5 cm high, 3 narrow sepals are green, surrounding 3 erect, yellow-green petals that curl inwards at the tip. May have a faint lemon scent.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
By seed: as soon as it is ripe plant in pots and keep in a shady cold frame. It will take 5 - 7 years to flower. Also by division of rhizomes after flowering.
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