Trillium erectum <br>RED TRILLIUM, PURPLE TRILLIUM

Trillium erectum, also known as red trillium, wake-robin, purple trillium, Beth root, or stinking Benjamin, is native to eastern Canada and the Eastern United States.

It is a spring ephemeral, an herbaceous perennial whose life-cycle is synchronised with that of the deciduous forests where it lives.

Like all trilliums, its parts are in groups of three, with 3-petalled flowers above whorls of pointed triple leaves. The flowers are a deep red colour.

Very limited supply. Sourced in Ontario.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 16", 40cm

Location: Shade or part shade

Seeds per packet: 5