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Description
Trillium Flexipes, commonly known as nodding trillium or drooping trillium, is a perennial wildflower found in eastern North America. It belongs to the Trilliaceae family and is a woodland plant that prefers moist, well-draining soil. The plant produces a solitary, nodding white flower that blooms in late spring to early summer. The flower has three petals and three sepals, with a yellow center. The plant typically grows to be 8-16 inches tall and 4-6 inches wide.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Monocots |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Trilliaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
Appearance
Trillium Flexipes has a distinctive appearance that makes it easy to identify. The plant has a single stem with three whorled leaves that are broad and ovate in shape. The leaves are typically 5-8 inches long and 3-6 inches wide. The flower is held above the leaves on a long stem, and is white with a yellow center. The petals are narrow and pointed, and are held in a slightly drooping or nodding position. The plant produces a fruit that is a red, berry-like capsule.
Care Guide
Trillium Flexipes is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but there are a few things to keep in mind when caring for it. Water: Trillium Flexipes prefers moist soil, but does not like to be waterlogged. Water the plant regularly, but make sure the soil is well-draining.Fertilization: Trillium Flexipes does not require fertilization, but you can add a slow-release, organic fertilizer in early spring if desired.Soil: Trillium Flexipes prefers moist, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A soil pH of 5.5-6.5 is ideal.Sunlight: Trillium Flexipes prefers partial to full shade, and does not do well in direct sunlight.Hardiness Zones: Trillium Flexipes is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Trillium Flexipes is generally not susceptible to pests or diseases, but there are a few things to watch out for. Slugs and snails: These pests can damage the leaves and flowers of Trillium Flexipes. Use a slug bait or handpick them off the plant.Leaf spot: This fungal disease can cause brown spots on the leaves of Trillium Flexipes. Remove affected leaves and ensure proper air circulation around the plant.
Habitat
Trillium Flexipes is native to eastern North America, and is typically found in deciduous forests and woodland areas. The plant prefers moist, well-draining soil, and grows best in partial to full shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Trillium Flexipes be grown in containers?
A: Yes, Trillium Flexipes can be grown in containers as long as the soil is kept moist and the container is placed in partial to full shade.Q: How long does it take for Trillium Flexipes to bloom?
A: Trillium Flexipes typically blooms in late spring to early summer, and the flowers last for several weeks.Q: How do you propagate Trillium Flexipes?
A: Trillium Flexipes can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in early fall, or by sowing fresh seeds in the fall.Q: Is Trillium Flexipes poisonous?
A: No, Trillium Flexipes is not poisonous to humans, but it should not be consumed.
Related Plants
Other plants in the Trillium genus include Trillium erectum, Trillium grandiflorum, and Trillium undulatum.
References
– “Trillium Flexipes.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=287832. Accessed 29 Sept. 2021.- “Trillium Flexipes.” North Carolina State Extension, content.ces.ncsu.edu/trillium-flexipes. Accessed 29 Sept. 2021.- “Trillium Flexipes.” Plant Finder, www.whiteflowerfarm.com/trillium-flexipes. Accessed 29 Sept. 2021.
