Quick Facts
Exposure: Full Shade
Height at Maturity: Under 12 Inches
Usage: Flower Gardens
Shipped As: Bare-root
Planting Zones:
Product Details
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Great White Trillium Plants are three-petaled, snowy flowers that sit atop a whorl of three leaves. The petals can reach up to 3 inches long, forming a tubular shape, and are related to the lily family. The leaves are elliptical, meeting in a whorl at the flower's base, and may appear mottled or solid green with red veining.
Size and Growth
These perennial flowers can reach 12 to 15 inches in height and 12 to 18 inches in width. Hardiness zones range from 3 to 9, and they grow natively across eastern North America, from Quebec to Georgia and west to Minnesota.
Popular Names and Blooming
Also called the trinity flower, wake-robin, or triplet lily, These Plants bloom from late April to early June. Its pristine white petals gradually turn pale pink as they age, creating a stunning contrast against the deep green foliage.
Ideal Growing Conditions
This Perennial thrives in partially shaded woodlands with heavily composted, moist, and well-drained soils. They coexist naturally with shrubs, trees, decaying leaves, and the ecosystem's microorganisms. For propagation, division is best done in late summer or early fall.
Seeds and Germination
If starting from seed, germination can take up to 2 years, and it may take another 7 years to see the first blooms. Adding a fresh layer of leaf mold in spring and fall helps keep the plants healthy and encourages consistent flowering.
Distinctive Features
The plant's signature three leaves and three petals give it a unique and recognizable appearance. The flowers bloom low to the ground and resemble dogwood flowers in their snowy white petals with a yellow center. The blooms stand above lighter green foliage, making them a striking addition to any woodland garden.
Care Tips
Plant this perennial in partial shade to avoid scorched leaves and blooms. The soil should remain moist and well-drained. These perennial flowers are excellent for wildflower gardens, naturalized landscapes, or shaded borders.
This Perennial is such an elegant flowering plant. It's known as white wake robin, and botanically, it's white trillium trillium grandiflorum. This plant is a true spring ephemeral and one of the finest species of trillium. Because of its size, it's correctly called the large-flowered trillium. It's native to the United States, producing showy, large white blooms and lush green leaves. Thankfully, it resists damage from white tailed deer. The Great White Trillium is a low-maintenance star for woodland gardens.
