Trillium cuneatum Manettia Epimedium ilicifolium is truly one

Epimedium ilicifolium is truly one of the most unique species in the genus epimedium

The species name rostrata refers to the fruit

is truly one of the most fragrant wonders of the horticultural world

If you are not prone to good and prompt garden maintenance

From Inniswood Gardens in Ohio

Trillium cuneatum Manettia Epimedium ilicifolium is truly oneThis is the largest and most widespread of the eastern sessile (flowers sit right on top of the leaves) trilliums native from NC to Mississippi. The three mottled leaves (olive green specks on pewter) occur atop short stems. In mid April to late, the three petalled dark purple flowers sit just above the leaves. In our garden, this has been one of the easiest and fastest multiplying species (possibly because we accidentally rototilled the thick