Trillium erectum Beth root (Trilliaceae)

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Trillium erectum
Beth root
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The Trillium erectum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Ontario and Michigan, south to Tennessee. It is a member of the Trilliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Beth root.

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Latin Name:  Trillium erectum
Common Name:  Beth root
Family:  Trilliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Rich soils in damp and shady woodlands[4].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep well-drained woodland or humus-rich soil in a somewhat shady position that remains moist in the summer[1, 42]. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil[200]. Grows well in open deciduous woodland[1, 90]. Succeeds in a sunny position if the soil does not dry out[42]. Succeeds in deep shade[188]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -35°c[238]. Plants are long-lived[233]. Any transplanting is best done whilst the plants are in flower[200]. A very variable species[200], it is subject to mutation[90]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233], though slugs are very fond of the leaves[238]. The flowers have an unattractive smell rather like putrefied flesh[42, 207, 245]. The white-flowered form, blandum, is almost scentless[245]. Plants can flower in two years from seed[138].

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