Trillium sulcatum
wake-robin
- Perennial
- 30-60 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Unusual flowers
- Very hardy
A gem. Rare spring bloomer with burgundy flowers. Broader, grooved petals and curled sepal. Better scented than erectum.
Garden use
Use
Garden style
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | crimson |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil | light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal, high |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Trillium sulcatum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Trillium |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: drieblad EN: wake-robin FR: trille DE: Waldlilien |
| Origin | America, North |
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