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
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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