Trillium sessile Toadshade (Trilliaceae)

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Trillium sessile
Toadshade
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The Trillium sessile plant species is found in Northeastern N. America. It is a member of the Trilliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Toadshade.

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Latin Name:  Trillium sessile
Common Name:  Toadshade
Family:  Trilliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Humus-rich soils in woodlands and scrub[200].

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 woodland[1]. Succeeds in deep shade[188]. Succeeds in a sunny position if the soil does not dry out[42]. Any transplanting is best done whilst the plants are in flower[200]. Plants can flower in two years from seed[138]. The flowers have a scent similar to a butcher's shop[207]. Another report says that they are sweetly scented[245]. Some named varieties have been selected for their ornamental value[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233], though slugs are very fond of the leaves[238].

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