Trillium sessile, is also know as Toad Trillium or Toadshade is a native that grows up to 12" high. An unbranched, naked stem is topped by three, evenly-spaced, sessile, ovate, dark green, leaf-like bracts (up to 4" long) that are mottled with purple or white. The flower (2" high) is maroon to brownish purple to dark red and appears stalkless atop the center of the three-leaf whorl. Flowers have a musky fragrance. A clump-forming plant with stems arising from thick, underground rhizomes which will spread slowly if left undisturbed. Foliage will usually die to the ground by mid-summer. The flower somewhat resembles Purple Trillium but is distinguished by its lack of stalk and closed appearance. Care Zones 4 - 9. Full shade - partial sun. Happy with some morning of evening sun, or dappled afternoon sun. Moist but well drained soil. Do not let this plant dry out, but do not let it get soggy/waterlogged either. May die back after flowering in the hot summer months. This is normal - do not cut back the foliage. This plant is finicky, and if you remove foliage (not flowers) you may see growth slowed or stopped until the next year. Growth Habit 12” - 18” tall. Toxicity Some parts of this plant are toxic. Do not ingest.
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