Trillium are known as North American Triplet Lilies because they all have plant parts in threes. They come mostly from North America with those from the Western states being distinct from those in the East.<\/p>\n
Generally they grow best in light dappled shade or where they receive direct sunlight for only part of the day. They all grow from rhizomes which develop just below the soil surface. New shoots appear in early spring and die down again from mid to late summer. If plants are moved and planted when they have plump rhizomes and fresh roots that haven\u2019t been allowed to dry out, they will establish quickly. Soil with organic plant food will assist their growth \u2013 they respond well to good feeding.<\/p>\n
A description of each of the Trillium in the Harvington Collection is given below.<\/p>\n\n\t\t