Trillium luteum
Yellow Wakerobin
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Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) - Description
Trillium luteum ((common names yellow wakerobin, yellow trillium) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae, with native populations in the Great Smoky Mountains of the USA and surrounding areas. It occurs in parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky, usually in the shade of mature deciduous trees.
Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) - Blooming
Wake Robins bloom in early spring. For better more robust flowering, the plants require some winter chill. Some species (T. erectum) have odd smelling flowers.
Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) - Growth
Rhizomatous, deciduous perennial. Grows best in shady, woodsy sites. Plants increase laterally via underground rhizomes. In mid- to late summer, the shoots will die back to the ground. After planting, leaves of Trillium often won't appear until the second spring. Plants will take 5-7 years to reach flowering size. Works well in a moist, shady border. Trillium also makes a nice addition to a woodland garden. Smaller species, such as T. nivale and T. rivale, are appropriate for a rock garden (grown in the pockets).
Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe in a cold frame that is shaded. Rhizomes can be broken apart and divided to propagate more plants.
Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) - Pest
Slugs and snails are a threat to young plants. Other issues include smut, rust, and fungal spots, which occur occasionally.
Yellow Wakerobin (Trillium luteum) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in humus-rich, deep soil that is well-draining yet kept moist and acidic to neutral in pH.
