Grow Merrybells in moist woodlands. The stem appears to pierce through leaves. Merrybells grows in moist areas. When emerging from the ground in spring don't confuse with solomon's seal or false solomon's seal. The latter two are much taller growing wildflowers.
Blossoms are white to pink with yellow centers.
Leaves are at the base of the plant. Shooting Stars prefer light shade. Trilliums grow in open woods and hillsides. Nodding Trillium is the tallest variety with attractive foliage. The yellow violet is 9 to 12 inches tall with bright yellow flowers, veined with a light purple in the throat.