Vasey’s Trillium (Trillium vaseyi) is the largest and the last blooming of the Smoky Mountains trilliums. It is found only in the Southern Appalachians and is infrequently found in the Smokies. The photos on this page were taken on the Kanati Fork Trail in late April. George Vasey was a Botanist who lived from 1822-1893, and gave his name to the species.
This wildflower can grow to two feet tall, and the bloom can have a rose scent.
You can follow the wildflower season on Facebook by joining the Smoky Mountains Wildflower Community, where we share photos, identification, and tips on locations and trails.
If you are in the Gatlinburg area, please consider a visit to the William Britten Gallery where my complete collection of Smoky Mountains photography is on display. I’m in Morning Mist Village on Glades Rd along the Arts and Crafts Trail.
Found your site while searching for information on George Vasey. Over the last several years I have been shooting photos of Trillium and nature in general especially in the area of North Georgia, North Carolina, East Tennessee and the Southern Appalachians in general. So, I decided to start the website above. Check it out if you would like. I appriciate your photos here and I will be coming back to see more as time goes by.