Painted Trillium

Trillium undulatum

Basic Information

Family: Trilliaceae

Genus: trillium

Plant ID (slug): trillium-undulatum

Numeric ID: 26046

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Trillium undulatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Ontario and Wisconsin, south to Georgia and Missouri.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. The young unfolding leaves make a good potherb[183].

Medicinal Uses

Oxytoxic The flowers, sepals and leaves have been eaten to accelerate the delivery of a child[257].