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Trillium cuneatum
Sweet Betsy’s Trillium is a spring ephemeral in the Trilliaceae family. It prefers part to full
shade, and moist well-drained soils. It has large ovate leaves and green, burgundy to maroon
flowers. Sweet Betsy’s Trillium is a great addition to any rock garden, shade garden, or
woodland garden.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Trillium cuneatum
Common Names: Sweet Betsy's Trillium
Family Names: Trilliaceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Moisture Requirement: Moist well drained
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Flower Color: Red, burgundy, green
Additional Info
Habit: Stout, erect
Height: 1' - 1.5'
Spread: 9" - 12"
Soil Conditions: Organic rich soils
Leaves: Ovate, whorled, showy
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Fragrant
Fruit: Berry-like capsules, seeds dispersed by ants, May-June
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Pollination: Bees and moths
Wildlife Connections: Small mammals eat the berries
Propagation: Division, seed