Trillium sessile (Wood Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
| Species | sessile |
| Category | Bulbs, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to northeastern United States. The genus name comes from the Greek word 'tris', meaning thrice, in reference to both leaves and parts of the flower existing in threes. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 7 - 15 cm |
| Spread | 7 - 15 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Humus-rich, moderately moist soil with partial to full shade. |
| Pests | No serious problems. |
| Leaf Description | Three large, dark-green leaves that grow at the base of the plant with white mottle covering each. |
| Flower Description | Three petaled, musky fragrant flowers with a colours ranging from maroon to dark red. |
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