Red Trillium is a flowering plant that also goes by the names Beth Root, Stinking Benjamin, Purple Trillium, and Wake-Robin; it is a member of the Lily family. The plant is known for having one reddish-to-purple flower on a stem that grows from eight to sixteen inches tall. The leaves of the plant can be up to seven inches long. One distinctive trait of this plant is the unpleasant odor of the flower; some describe the aroma as reminiscent of a wet dog.
Benefits Of Red Trillium
The plant flowers from April to June. This plant is easy to grow; it enjoys partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can grow in a sunny location as long as it's given enough water. This plant is a perennial, meaning it will return each year. In the spring, thoroughly cover the plant with organic matter and water to keep the soil moist throughout the growing season.
Transplanting Red Trillium
Red Trillium is like soil that is a bit acidic. As the plants spread, gardeners may want to transplant some. For best results, it's best to do this when the plant is flowering. While the flowers are attractive, and it may be tempting to cut some to bring inside, refrain from doing so. The stress of having its flower cut is often too much for the plant and can cause the entire plant to die.
Caring For Red Trillium
Red Trillium can be grown from seeds; however, it will take several years before the gardener expects to see flowers. Cuttings allow the gardener to see results faster. Fertilizer is unnecessary as long as the plants have compost in the spring. These plants are easy to care for and grow as wildflowers in Asia and North America.
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