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prairie trillium
Trillium recurvatum
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Prairie trillium is a delicate woodland wildflower featuring three dark red or maroon petals and distinctive recurved (backward-curling) sepals. It blooms in spring and prefers the dappled shade and rich soil of native prairie and woodland habitats.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and eastern United States
Native to: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Function & Care
wildlife benefitmedicinal
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation