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from Fine Gardening September/October 2006 (#111)
Tantalizing Trilliums
Plant the best species for your region in fall for a spectacular display in spring
by Gene E. Bush

Loved by plant collectors and novice gardeners alike, the elegant blooms of trilliums come into their own on the heels of hellebores. Providing gardeners with early seasonal interest, these native woodlanders are adored for their distinctive form and flowers. In this article, Gene Bush, shade-plant expert and the owner of Munchkin Nursery, explores the world of trilliums. He shares the best plants for garden settings, breaking them into groups according to their suitable regions. These plants are fairly easy to grow. Gene explains how trilliums should be divided and planted when they are dormant in fall for a spectacular spring display.

Photos: Jennifer Benner

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From Fine Gardening #111, pp. 56-59
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