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large white trillium

large white trillium

Trillium grandiflorum

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A woodland perennial featuring three large white petals atop a single stem, blooming in spring. Native to eastern North American forests, it prefers shaded conditions and rich soil.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–1.5β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division