Trillium erectum Aristolochia the 3' tall green- and

the 3' tall green- and white-speckled flower stalk is topped with a cute 6" tall green- and white-spotted vase (that's vaaazze for you rich folks)

Through the decades

It was misidentified as Veronica peduncularis due to an incorrectly identified Kew Gardens herbarium sheet

it prefers rather dry soils

Named after Kevin's mother (it's gotta be good)

Trillium erectum Aristolochia the 3' tall green- andThe stunning Trillium erectum occurs in rich, moist woodlands from Canada south to Georgia. Trillium erectum emerges in mid April (NC), forming a 6" tall stalk, topped with three green leaves. Soon after the leaves unfurl, the bright red, quarter sized flowers pop up from under the leaf to stand perched atop the green foliage. In time, Trillium erectum makes a stunning large clump in the woodland garden.