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Trillium cuneatum dark forms

Also Known As

  • Wake Robin

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Trillium cuneatum dark forms plant details

Trillium cuneatum dark forms is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring green and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trillium cuneatum dark forms

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: green and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium cuneatum dark forms

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seed grown from selected dark forms from our garden, most of these have flowered and were very nice, dark flowers with excellent leaf markings.

Gardening facts about Trillium cuneatum dark forms plant

How to Grow Trillium cuneatum dark forms

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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