Trillium Talk with Tim: Get to Know this Native Wildflower

This presentation introduces the genus Trillium, which are a group of Spring Ephemeral perennials native to the eastern US, western US, and extreme eastern Asia. ALL plants discussed originate from the eastern US. A brief overview of the genus begins the presentation. Morphology of the tuber, leaf, and flower are next. Reproduction is touched upon in reference to the rarity and difficulty in producing nursery level production of plants. The bulk of the presentation is a pictorial survey of species. The last section covers cultural needs and potential pairing of other plants in a garden setting. 

About the Presenter: 

Tim (Timothy Choltco) is a (self-described) plant geek who began his obsession at age 7. As a youngling interests developed around native perennials, his family’s vegetable gardens, and the various landscape plants on the family property. He started growing orchids in 1983 after attending the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania spring orchid show. He has been a member ever since. As a member of the O.S.W.P, he was also both the 1st and 2nd vice president, as well as the education coordinator for the spring show for the past 5-6 years. As a member of the O.S.W.P.

He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Botany / Plant Science. While an undergraduate at PSU, and continuing to the present, he published many articles including the description of many new orchid species.