Trillium cuneatum North America dry shade suits Asarum minamitanianum

dry shade suits Asarum minamitanianum just fine

Clumps can thrive for decades with no care as long as they are planted in the right conditions

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

arching spires of brilliant yellow flowers held well atop the foliage

they can be quite attractive in the home

Trillium cuneatum North America dry shade suits Asarum minamitanianumThis 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