Trillium grandiflorum White trillium (Trilliaceae)

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Trillium grandiflorum
White trillium
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The Trillium grandiflorum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Ontario, south to Georgia and Arkansas. It is a member of the Trilliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White trillium.

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Latin Name:  Trillium grandiflorum
Common Name:  White trillium
Family:  Trilliaceae
Author:  (Michx.)Salisb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Rich woods and thickets, usually on limestone[43].

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 but succeeds in acid or limey soils[200]. Grows well in open woodland[1, 90]. Succeeds in deep shade[188]. Succeeds in a sunny position if the soil does not dry out[42, 138]. A very ornamental and long-lived plant[1, 138, 233]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233], though slugs are very fond of the leaves[238]. A polymorphic species, it is very subject to mutation[90]. Some named varieties have been selected for their ornamental value[200]. Any transplanting is best done whilst the plants are in flower[200]. Plants can flower in two years from seed[138].

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