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Trillium life cycle questiond


In the late summer, trillium makes dramatic clusters of red-flesh
covered bulblets, shaped like a tiny pineapple.

What's the normal cycle for these to become established plants?
I found a UK gardening store site that mentions four- to five-year
plants established from seed.

Obviously, these seed heads fall to the ground.  They're probably
covered by leaf litter.  Does something eat them?  I found a study
that claims ants distributed the seeds, and that deer will eat the
green part of the plants in early summer, weakening the plant.

How long will it take for the seeds to grow to established, 
flowering plants?  Can I foster their growth in my Wisconsin woods 
by redistributing the seed, perhaps burying it in the leaf litter?

- John

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