Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Trillium luteum

Trillium luteum

Common Name: 'Yellow wood trillium'

AGM. A clump-forming perennial with stems which have a whorl of three leaves, mottled with silvery-green and a single pale greeny-yellow, lemon-scented, sessile flower. Apr-May. H45cm S45cm.

Care Instructions

Grow in deep, moist but well-drained, humus-rich, preferably acid to neutral soil in deep or partial shade. Mulch in autumn with leaf mould. It can be slow to establish and is best left undisturbed to gradually build up a good clump. Not for impatient gardeners. 

  • Alpines
  • Good for fragrance
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for shade
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Yellow flowers
  • Good for spring
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 2979

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871