Trillium cuneatum North America arching spires of brilliant yellow

arching spires of brilliant yellow flowers held well atop the foliage

purplish-pink

dry shade suits Asarum minamitanianum just fine

they can be quite attractive in the home

In full sun and a lean diet it often doesn't need this pinching back

Trillium cuneatum North America arching spires of brilliant yellowThis is the largest and most widespread of the eastern sessile (flowers sit right on top of the leaves) trilliums native from NC to Mississippi. The three mottled leaves (olive green specks on pewter) occur atop short stems. In mid April to late, the three petalled dark purple flowers sit just above the leaves. In our garden, this has been one of the easiest and fastest multiplying species (possibly because we accidentally rototilled the thick