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Trillium luteum

Yellow trillium


A southern species of trillium with beautiful mottled leaves and lemon-scented flowers. This spring ephemeral adds nice texture and color to woodland gardens and can be planted in clumps or intermixed with other spring ephemerals. Like other trillium, deer love to eat the foliage of Trillium luteum.

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Height: 12-16 in
Spread: 6-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Additional Attributes
Spring Ephemeral
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Specimen
Growth Habit
Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust