Product page > Variant picker block.Trillium sessile, is also know as Toad Trillium or Toadshade is a Missouri 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.
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.
12” - 18” tall.
Some parts of this plant are toxic. Do not ingest.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.