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Trillium stamineum (Propeller toad shade, Wakerobin, Wood lily, Trinity flower, Propeller trillium, Blue Ridge wakerobin)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Trillium stamineum TRILL-ee-um stah-MIN-ee-um Common Name: Propeller toad shade, Wakerobin, Wood lily, Trinity flower, Propeller trillium, Blue Ridge wakerobin Genus: Trillium
This striking spring-blooming species features narrow, chocolate-colored petals that twist like a propeller over slightly mottled leaves. It forms a stocky plant, growing to 10-15 inches tall and not quite as wide.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Most trilliums are native to woodlands and scrub of North America. They make elegant understory plants when grown in groups in a woodland or shady, naturalized area. Since they go dormant in summer, plant trilliums with other shade-loving perennials to share their place until they reappear the following spring. 
 Care: Provide rich, moist but well-drained soil with a neutral to acidic pH. Plant in part to full shade. Add an annual mulch of rich, organic matter.
 Propagation: Trilliums propagate readily by division (when plants are dormant in late summer or early fall).
 Problems: Smut, rust, fungal spots, slugs, snails.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Spring; Late Spring; Spring
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Brown Flower; Red Flower
Uses Ground Covers, Naturalizing
Style Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest
Type Perennials

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