herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b
Prairie trillium is a delicate woodland wildflower featuring three dark red or maroon petals and distinctive recurved (backward-curling) sepals. It blooms in spring and prefers the dappled shade and rich soil of native prairie and woodland habitats.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.75–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and eastern United States
Native to: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin
