Trilliums (Toadshade)
From an ex-situ conservation standpoint, we are a bit fanatical about trilliums. We grow many thousand trilliums from seed each year, and also travel around the country studying trilliums in the wild, which has given us an incredible opportunity to make some amazing selections. At JLBG, we currently grow over 1600 different trillium selections, which is most likely the worlds' largest collection.
Our staff has taken a significant number of expeditions throughout the Southeastern US to study trilliums. We are currently working with taxonomists to name at least 10 new species from these expeditions.
The photo gallery is a glimpse into that amazing world. Our focus has been on the more southern trillium species, which grow best in our warm climate. As fast as nursery propagation will allow, usually 4-7 years from seed, we are working to make as many of these trillium selections available through our on-line mail order nursery, Plant Delights Nursery.