Trillium luteum

Yellow Wake Robin

This species, sometimes commonly called yellow trillium, has an unbranched, naked stem topped by three, evenly-spaced, lance-shaped to rounded, dark green, hosta-like leaves that are often mottled. The flower features three erect, yellow petals and three narrow, greenish sepals and appears stalkless atop the center of the three-leaf whorl. Flowers may have a faint lemon scent. A clump-forming plant that grows from thick, underground rhizomes which will spread slowly if left undisturbed. Foliage will usually die to the ground by mid-summer, particularly if the soil is allowed to dry out.

Additional Information:
The trillium is a simple, graceful perennial that is one of the most familiar and beloved of the spring woodland wildflowers. Leaves, petals and sepals of all trilliums come in groups of three.

Height 12-18 Inches

Spread 12-18 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Soft Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
A classic spring-blooming, woodland wildflower. Excellent when massed in a shaded woodland garden, naturalized area or wildflower garden. Mixes well with other spring wildflowers and ferns. Not recommended for the perennial border.

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