Trillium sulcatum has dark maroon to velvety red flowers with recurved petals atop large, slightly shiny leaves that bloom in early spring. Shade loving.

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Nothing found in the internet for var. rainbow wake robin The dramatic Trillium sulcatum has dark maroon to velvety red flowers with recurved petals atop large, somewhat shiny leaves. Trillium are exquisite plants for the shade garden blooming in early to mid spring with their elegant flowers. They are spring ephemerals that may go dormant by summer. Keep in mind that they may go dormant early in the year they are first planted and could sulk a bit in their second year before settling in for beautiful displays for years to come. The dramatic Trillium sulcatum hails from the southern Appalachian Mountains and nearby areas. It has dark maroon to velvety red flowers with recurved petals atop large, somewhat shiny leaves. The green to brownish sepals have rolled edges like the prow of a kayak. Trillium are exquisite plants for the shade garden blooming in early to mid spring with their elegant flowers. They are spring ephemerals that may go dormant by summer. Keep in mind that they may go dormant early in the year they are first planted and could sulk a bit in their second year before settling in for beautiful displays for years to come.