How to Grow and Care for Toadshade

Toadshade , also known as Red Trillium, Sessile Wake-robin, Yellow Wake-Robin , Sessile-flowered wake-robin

Toadshade is a woodland perennial that thrives in shady, moist, but well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Special care should be taken to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging, mimicking its natural forest floor habitat. As they are slow to establish and sensitive to disturbance, toadshade should not be transplanted or divided often. Protecting toadshade from excessive sun and heavy foot traffic is crucial for its survival.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Toadshade

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Late summer, Early fall
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Toadshade displays a unique visual profile with three broad, mottled leaves encircling a solitary, maroon, or greenish-yellow flower. These trifoliate leaves are sessile, directly attached to the stem with no stalks. The flower, which sits atop the leaves' junction, has three distinct petals and three sepals that often blend in appearance. Typically, the plant stands about 1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm) tall and flourishes in environments with dappled sunlight. The blooms are generally observed from late spring to early summer.