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Trillium foetidissimum
Also Known As
- Foetid Trillium
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-10"
- W: 8"-15"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Trillium foetidissimum plant details
Trillium foetidissimum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trillium foetidissimum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: melanthiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium foetidissimum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Trillium foetidissimum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
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- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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