Trillium cuneatum (Wood Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
| Species | cuneatum |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Southeast United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 20 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 22 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Grown in organic, humus-rich soil with partial to full shade. Forms clumps if left undisturbed. |
| Pests | Slugs, snails, leaf spot, smut and rust. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Formed with three heart-shaped, erect petals with three narrow sepals under the yellow stamens in the centre. Emits a sweet fragrance. |
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