Plants in family melanthiaceae
Helonias orientalis
Helonias orientalis is a small Asian wildflower with a flat rosette of narrow, oval-shaped green leaves that turn red in winter. It produces 3-inch flower stalks in mid-March, adorned with clusters of lavender-purple flowers. This tiny rock-garden-sized plant thrives in slightly moist but well-drained soils, making it a charming addition to garden landscapes.
Trillium cuneatum 'A11nc114'
Trillium cuneatum 'A11nc114' is a unique selection with genetics from a 2000 collection in Tennessee. Found in an old roadside dump site, this plant features purple, yellow, and intermediate flower color forms. Seedlings typically flower purple, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. This perennial is a testament to the diversity and adaptability of native plants.
Trillium cuneatum 'Pleasant Hill'
Trillium cuneatum 'Pleasant Hill' is a unique plant with silver and olive speckled leaves and purple flowers that bloom in mid-April. It is shorter and stockier than typical trilliums, discovered in Georgia.
Trillium lancifolium 'Midgley'
Trillium lancifolium 'Midgley' is a narrow-leaf trillium native to expansive woodland floodplains in Jefferson County, Alabama. This plant is known for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in shaded environments. It is a spring-flowering perennial that adds a touch of elegance to woodland gardens. Trillium lancifolium is a great choice for those interested in native plants and creating naturalistic garden settings.
Trillium grandiflorum 'Monroe'
Trillium grandiflorum 'Monroe' is a nursery-propagated plant from Monroe County, Tennessee, known for its ornamental seed or fruit. It is a North American native plant that thrives in light shade to shade conditions and is suitable for rock gardens. This plant is also recognized for its medicinal properties.
Trillium cuneatum 'Oconee Yellow'
Trillium cuneatum 'Oconee Yellow' is a yellow-flowering clone found in Oconee County, SC, known for its silver and olive mottled foliage. The bright yellow, fruity-scented flowers start blooming in mid-April, making it an easy-to-grow sessile toadshade.
Trillium lancifolium 'Stevens Creek'
Trillium lancifolium 'Stevens Creek' is a flowering plant from a disjunct population near Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve. It features dark olive green mottled leaves and narrow, dark purple petals. This plant grows on 8-10 inch stalks in early spring.
Trillium lancifolium 'Ballerina'
Trillium lancifolium 'Ballerina' is a unique selection from Gadsden County, Florida, known for its solitary growth habit and narrow, silver-flecked leaves. The plant features burgundy petals atop 1.5-2 foot stalks, blooming in early to mid-April. It thrives in bright shade or part sun and is a striking addition to any woodland garden.
Trillium lancifolium 'White Plains'
Trillium lancifolium 'White Plains' is a native plant from Alabama, characterized by its dark olive mottled leaves and narrow dark purple petals. It grows 6-8 inches tall and thrives in moist, typical garden conditions. This trillium is easy to grow and adds a unique touch to shaded areas.
Trillium oostingii 'Camden Purple'
Trillium oostingii 'Camden Purple' is a rare perennial known for its dark purple flowers, a unique trait among a predominantly yellow-flowered population. This plant grows to about 8 inches tall and features a distinctive mottled leaf pattern. It blooms in early to mid-April, adding a splash of color to spring gardens. Trillium oostingii is native to North America and thrives in shaded areas, making it ideal for woodland or rock gardens.
Trillium foetidissimum 'Adams Family'
Trillium foetidissimum 'Adams Family' is a woodland plant with olive green and silver mottled foliage. It emerges in late March, producing liver-colored flowers in mid-April. This plant is known for its ability to gently seed into woodland gardens, adding a touch of natural beauty.
Trillium gracile 'Hunter'
Trillium gracile 'Hunter' is a North American native plant known for its unique three grey leaves with olive green blotches. It grows to about 1 foot tall and produces narrow-petalled flowers in late April, with blooms that are green at the base and purple at the top. This plant forms fast-multiplying clumps, making it a great choice for shade gardens.
Trillium ludovicianum 'Alexandria'
Trillium ludovicianum 'Alexandria' is a small plant with olive and green spotted leaves and thin green and violet petals. It forms a slowly offsetting clump and is known for its unique foliage and flower coloration.
Trillium ludovicianum 'Bentley'
Trillium ludovicianum 'Bentley' is a Louisiana native plant with 1-foot tall stalks and leaves that are more silver toward the midrib. It features narrow greenish-red petals and blooms in late February to early March.
Trillium lancifolium 'Gadsden'
Trillium lancifolium 'Gadsden' is a seed-propagated strain from Gadsden County, Florida, featuring nicely mottled silver and olive patterned leaves. Its flowers age to yellow with a red blush near the base of the petals, making it a unique addition to shade gardens. This plant is suitable for dry shade and attracts insects, adding interest to woodland settings.