Prairie Trillium (Trillium recurvatum) is a spring ephemeral plant with red flowers in spring. They prefer moist to dry soil in part sun to shade where they grow to 1 foot tall. They are a good choice for shaded banks and slopes. Companion plants include Rosy Sedge (Carex rosea) and White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs. Nearby plants should be designed to fill in the gaps left behind when the plant goes dormant in the summer.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam Height
Very Short,
Short Spacing
1 foot Category
Seasonal Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
April,
May Bloom Color
Red Seasonality
Spring Sociability
Groups of 10-20