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Trillium decipiens (Chattahoochee River wakerobin)
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trillium decipiens
Other names
Chattahoochee River wakerobin, Chattahoochee toadshade, Deceiving trillium, Deceptive trillium, Mimic trillium, Chattahoochee River trillium, American wood lily
Genus
Trillium Trillium
Species
T. decipiens - T. decipiens is a deciduous perennial with a single, erect stem topped with a whorl of three mottled leaves and stemless flowers with upright purple, green, brown, or yellow petals in mid- to late winter.
Trillium decipiens is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Flower
Maroon, Yellow, Purple, Green, Brown in Winter
Foliage
Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Spring; Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Resistant to damage by deer (Deer Resistant B - Seldom Severely Damaged).
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame when ripe. Slow to germinate and grow. May take up to two years to germinate and up to seven years to flower.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Trillium decipiens (Chattahoochee River wakerobin) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Waterside, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in deep, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn. Prefers moist soil in winter that dries out in summer. Resistant to damage by deer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Trillium decipiens
Other names
Chattahoochee River wakerobin, Chattahoochee toadshade, Deceiving trillium, Deceptive trillium, Mimic trillium, Chattahoochee River trillium, American wood lily
Genus
Trillium Trillium
Species
T. decipiens - T. decipiens is a deciduous perennial with a single, erect stem topped with a whorl of three mottled leaves and stemless flowers with upright purple, green, brown, or yellow petals in mid- to late winter.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Maroon, Yellow, Purple, Green, Brown in Winter
Foliage
Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Spring; Mottled, Grey-green, Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Resistant to damage by deer (Deer Resistant B - Seldom Severely Damaged).
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame when ripe. Slow to germinate and grow. May take up to two years to germinate and up to seven years to flower.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Trillium decipiens (Chattahoochee River wakerobin) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Waterside, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in deep, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn. Prefers moist soil in winter that dries out in summer. Resistant to damage by deer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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