It is difficult to explain the allure of trilliums, but they are one of our most beloved and cherished groups of wildflowers. Trilliums are an ancient tribe, tracing their linage back to the great temperate forests that stretched around the globe 60 million years ago. They possess a certain grace and refinement coupled with a patient, unhurried way of life that comes only with age. There are 48 species in the world; of these 36 occur only in the forests of eastern North America and especially in the southeastern US. In this class, to be held at Garden in the Woods on Friday, May 14, from 10 am – 1 pm, Bill Cullina conducts a tour of the genus Trillium, focusing first on evolution, distribution, and ecology, and then delves into the eastern species with all their individual wants and eccentricities. The class concludes with a section on trillium propagation and participants will receive trillium divisions to take home and nurture. $52 for members of NEWFS, $60 for nonmembers, and you may register at www.newfs.org.
