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Trillium cuneatum | Sweet Betsy Trillium

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DESCRIPTION
Trillium cuneatum emerges in spring with three broad, mottled leaves patterned in marbled shades of green, bronze, and silver. At their center sits a sessile flower whose petals blend deep maroon, olive, and muted purple tones, often accompanied by an earthy fragrance. The plant forms quiet colonies beneath deciduous canopies, where filtered light highlights its intricate foliage and low, sculptural presence.

Blooming in early to mid spring, it is native to woodland regions of the southeastern United States and has long been valued for naturalistic plantings. It settles easily into shaded gardens, enriching understory compositions, seasonal displays, and collections focused on regional flora.

DESCRIPTION
Trillium cuneatum emerges in spring with three broad, mottled leaves patterned in marbled shades of green, bronze, and silver. At their center sits a sessile flower whose petals blend deep maroon, olive, and muted purple tones, often accompanied by an earthy fragrance. The plant forms quiet colonies beneath deciduous canopies, where filtered light highlights its intricate foliage and low, sculptural presence.

Blooming in early to mid spring, it is native to woodland regions of the southeastern United States and has long been valued for naturalistic plantings. It settles easily into shaded gardens, enriching understory compositions, seasonal displays, and collections focused on regional flora.

 

  • Family: Melanthiaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 in
    Width: 12 to 18 in
    Foliage color: Broad, mottled leaves of 3 in shades of green, gray-green, and silvery marbling
    Flower color: Deep maroon to chocolate brown, sometimes with greenish or purplish undertones
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; allow foliage to die back naturally and avoid disturbance once established
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Ants attracted to seed elaiosomes and early woodland pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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