Painted Trillium

This is the most difficult eastern trillium to cultivate outside of its native habitat. It requires strongly acid soil rich in forest duff or peat. The petals are ruffled on the margin and have a distinct red inverted V-shaped mark near their base. The green leaves are 2-4 inches long and rounded...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Caroline R. Dean
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
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Online Access:http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/flora,145
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Summary:This is the most difficult eastern trillium to cultivate outside of its native habitat. It requires strongly acid soil rich in forest duff or peat. The petals are ruffled on the margin and have a distinct red inverted V-shaped mark near their base. The green leaves are 2-4 inches long and rounded at their base.