Trillium catesbaei

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A slow-growing woodland perennial, to around 50cm high, with upright, red-tinted stems each bearing three oval-shaped, deeply veined green leaves. Nodding, pale or deep pink flowers with recurved petals are borne on short stems beneath and among the leaves in spring

Scientific classification

Species: Trillium catesbaei (Trillium catesbaei)
Genus: Trillium
Family: Melanthiaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full shade
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Distribution of Trillium catesbaei

Distribution map

Southeastern USA

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Trillium catesbaei

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Trillium catesbaei care guide

Evenly moist woodland soil, light watering under full shaded canopy
Watering: Partial shade · Full shade
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Watering

Evenly moist woodland soil, light watering under full shaded canopy

Fertilizing

Weak diluted organic woodland feed monthly spring and summer months

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a shady cold frame as soon as seed is ripe; may take several years to reach flowering size. Propagate by division of rhizomes (root cuttings) after flowering

Growing

Thrives in moist but well drained, humus rich, neutral to slightly acidic soil in light shade, though will tolerate most soils and positions. Mulch annually in autumn, ideally with leaf mould. Ideal for woodland, or underplanting where they will not be overwhelmed by other plants. See trillium cultivation

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