Prairie trillium (T recurvatum)

A classic spring-blooming, woodland wildflower. Excellent when massed in a shaded woodland garden, naturalized area or wildflower garden. Mixes well with other spring wildflowers and ferns. Not recommended for the perennial border.

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Family: Melanthiaceae
• Native Range: Eastern United States
• Zone: 4 to 9
• Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
• Spread: 0.75 to 1.00 feet
• Bloom Time: April to May
• Bloom Description: Purple to brownish purple
• Sun: Part shade to full shade
• Water: Medium
• Maintenance: Medium
• Flower: Showy
• Leaf: Colorful