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Trillium cuneatum


Wood Lily




Origin:  Southeast United States of America.
Family
Melanthiaceae
Genus
Trillium
Species
cuneatum
Category
Bulbs, Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 20
Height
30 - 45 cm
Spread
22 - 30 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Cultivation
Grown in organic, humus-rich soil with partial to full shade. Forms clumps if left undisturbed.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Slugs, snails, leaf spot, smut and rust.
Flower Description
Formed with three heart-shaped, erect petals with three narrow sepals under the yellow stamens in the centre. Emits a sweet fragrance.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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