When it comes to choosing plants for those shade-prone spots in the garden, just about everyone thinks of hydrangeas, hostas, and ferns. But step outside the planter box and into the world of less common shade-loving perennials.
Trillium grandiflorum
A native to North America, this easy-to-grow woodland species is beloved for its simplicity. Its whorled leaves, delicate single petals, and green sepals all come in groups of three, creating a pleasant symmetry. Commonly referred to as a wood lily, it has one of the largest blossoms of any eastern woodland native. Trillium produces a white flower— reminiscent of a dogwood bloom&mdash
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