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Pacific trillium

Pacific trillium

Trillium ovatum

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A spring-blooming woodland perennial with three white petals that age to pink, native to the Pacific Northwest. Prefers partial shade and humus-rich soil, making it ideal for shaded garden beds and forest edges.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 0.75–1.25′ 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

Pacific Northwest, North America

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

wildlife benefitmedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division