Painted Trillium
Trillium undulatum
Also listed as Trillidium undulatum, Trillium cleavelandicum
Also known as Paint Trillium
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A delicate spring wildflower with three white petals strikingly painted with red veins and a burgundy base. It prefers shaded woodland conditions and disappears after blooming.
Why grow it
Painted trillium offers distinctive red-veined white petals that stand out among spring ephemerals in woodland gardens. Unlike some trillium species, it tolerates drier shade conditions once established, making it a useful choice for transition zones between deciduous trees and understory plants. It requires minimal maintenance and no fertilizer in appropriate woodland settings.
Watch out for
This species has a relatively short above-ground window (typically 4-6 weeks), so plan companion plantings to fill the visual space after it goes dormant. Transplanting wild populations is discouraged, but nursery-propagated specimens may take several years to reach blooming maturity. Deer occasionally browse the foliage, though damage is usually light.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate spring wildflower with three white petals strikingly painted with red veins and a burgundy base. It prefers shaded woodland conditions and disappears after blooming.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Painted Trillium grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Painted trillium offers distinctive red-veined white petals that stand out among spring ephemerals in woodland gardens. Unlike some trillium species, it tolerates drier shade conditions once established, making it a useful choice for transition zones between deciduous trees and understory plants. It requires minimal maintenance and no fertilizer in appropriate woodland settings.
Watch out for
This species has a relatively short above-ground window (typically 4-6 weeks), so plan companion plantings to fill the visual space after it goes dormant. Transplanting wild populations is discouraged, but nursery-propagated specimens may take several years to reach blooming maturity. Deer occasionally browse the foliage, though damage is usually light.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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