Dwarf wakerobin (Trillium pusillum) TRILL-ee-um poo-SIL-lum Genus:  Trillium In spring, the foliage of this petite species emerges a deep purple-black-green and is topped by white blooms with rippled petals. As plants mature, the foliage becomes medium green, and the flowers turn pink, then lavender-purple. Dwarf wakerobin grows to only 8 inches tall and readily forms colonies.  Noteworthy Characteristics:  Most trilliums are native to woodlands and scrub of North America. They make an elegant understory show when planted in groups in a woodland or shady naturalized area.  Care:  Provide rich, moist, well-drained soil with a neutral to acidic pH. Plant in part to full shade and provide an annual mulch of rich organic matter. Propagation:  Propagate by division when plants are dormant in late summer or early fall. Problems:  Smut, rust, fungal spots, slugs, snails.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Purple, White Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing Style Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials