Trillium cuneatum

Trillium cuneatum

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Little sweet betsyPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Melanthiaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing

Position in Border:

Front

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Trilliums are spring-flowering woodland plants, native to North America and Asia. Some have bright flowers and variegated foliage, others have fresh green leaves and white flowers. They thrive in sheltered, shady gardens in moist but well-drained soil.

Trillium cuneatum has the curious common name of little sweet Betsy and has beautifully mottled leaves. In April and May sumptuous, dark-red flowers emerge that some say smell like bananas.

For best results, grow Trillium cuneatum in partial to full shade in a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.

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Trillium ‘cuneatum’ and wildlife

Trillium ‘cuneatum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Trillium ‘cuneatum’ poisonous?

Trillium ‘cuneatum’ toxins are absorbed by the skin. Its roots are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

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