Trillium sulcatum ‘Rainbow Wake Robin’
Trillium sulcatum has dark maroon to velvety red flowers with recurved petals atop large, slightly shiny leaves that bloom in early spring. Shade loving.
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The dramatic Trillium sulcatum has dark maroon to velvety red flowers with recurved petals atop large, somewhat shiny leaves. Trillium are exquisite plants for the shade garden blooming in early to mid spring with their elegant flowers. They are spring ephemerals that may go dormant by summer. Keep in mind that they may go dormant early in the year they are first planted and could sulk a bit in their second year before settling in for beautiful displays for years to come.
The dramatic Trillium sulcatum hails from the southern Appalachian Mountains and nearby areas. It has dark maroon to velvety red flowers with recurved petals atop large, somewhat shiny leaves. The green to brownish sepals have rolled edges like the prow of a kayak. Trillium are exquisite plants for the shade garden blooming in early to mid spring with their elegant flowers. They are spring ephemerals that may go dormant by summer. Keep in mind that they may go dormant early in the year they are first planted and could sulk a bit in their second year before settling in for beautiful displays for years to come.
Common Name: Southern Red Trillium
Family: Trilliaceae (The Trillium Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour: Pink
Fragrance: No
Berries: Red
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodlands
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