Little Sweet Betsy (Trillium Cuneatum) is a perennial herb in the Melanthiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Trillium cuneatum is a perennial herbaceous wildflower native to the southeastern United States, known for its large mottled flowers and distinctive three-petaled blooms.

Little Sweet Betsy

Little Sweet Betsy

Trillium Cuneatum

Trillium cuneatum is a perennial herbaceous wildflower native to the southeastern United States, known for its large mottled flowers and distinctive three-petaled blooms.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
6-9

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Little Sweet Betsy

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Melanthiaceae
Genus:Trillium
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