Trollius europaeus (Globe Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusTrollius
Specieseuropaeus
OriginNative to Europe and the Caucus's.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 - 60 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, clump-forming and spreading.
LandscapeBog gardens, borders, and mass planting.
CultivationFull shade to partial-shade. Rich, humusy, moist to wet and well-drained soil.
PestsPowdery mildew may occur.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatStreams, ponds, meadows and woodlands.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranch to branchless stems rise from the base of the foliage clump.
Leaf DescriptionLong stalked palmate basal leaves that are 10 - 15 cm long, deeply divided into 3 - 5 ovate toothed lobes. Small sessile stem leaves that have 3 lobes.
Flower DescriptionGlobular flowers that are 2 - 5 cm wide, each contain a ring of 10 - 15 showy, inward curving, petaloid sepals surrounding 5 petals.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are bright yellow.

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