Trillium sessile aka Wood Lily

Taxonomy

Trillium sessile, also known as toadshade, toad trillium, and sessile-flowered wake-robin, is a small perennial herbaceous plant with three leaves and a single trimerous flower with three reddish-purple petals and six distinctive stamens. It is a species of flowering plant in the bunchflower family Melanthiaceae and is endemic to the eastern half of the United States, with the widest range of any species of sessile-flowered trillium. However, there are two subpopulations geographically separated by a large gap in central Illinois where the species is strangely absent. Trillium sessile was one of three Trillium species described by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Unlike other sessile-flowered trilliums, the leaves of Trillium sessile are often not mottled. The specific epithet sessile means "attached without a distinct stalk", an apparent reference to its stalkless flower. Wood Lily, a super rare houseplant, is a member of the Trillium genus and is native to the Northeastern United States. It isn't challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. Wood Lily prefers abundant sunlight and should be less than 3 feet from a window. It likes soil that is well-draining, and the plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Common names

Wood Lily, Toad Trillium, Toadshade, Sessile Trillium

How to care for Wood Lily

Difficulty

Wood Lily is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal attention, making it an excellent choice for beginners.

Water

Wood Lily should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Wood Lily loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Dormancy

During the cold period, it is common for Wood Lily to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more during this period.

Toxicity

Wood Lily is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Fertilizer

The growth of Wood Lily is not rapid and it doesn't necessitate any extra fertilization. By replacing its potting soil once a year, it should receive ample nutrition. It is important to note that plants obtain their energy from the sun's rays, not from fertilizers.

Growth-pattern

The Wood Lily is clumping in nature, with new growth originating from the soil in close proximity to the original plant.

Region of origin

Wood Lily’s native range is Eastern N. America.


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