Trillium erectum Red


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Description / Trillium erectum Red
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Trillium erectum is a treasured native woodland wildflower that grows to a mature size of about 12 to 18 inches tall. Spring-blooming, the low-growing plant produces upright, unbranched stems, each bearing a whorl of 3 broadly ovate leaves (bracts) crowned with a solitary, three-petaled, nearly purple nodding flower. Berry-like fruits follow the flowers, attracting songbirds.
Trillium erectum, commonly called red trillium or red wake robin, is a hardy rhizomatous perennial (Zones 3-9) that spreads slowly to form a flowering clump that, if left undisturbed, is quite long lived. It's a good trillium for a home garden and is perfect for naturalizing under trees or between shrubs, especially in a shaded woodland garden, pairing perfectly with ferns.
Red trillium grows best in a location that mimics its native habitat: partial to dappled shade with organically rich, medium moist, well-draining soil that has a slightly acidic pH. Full afternoon shade may be beneficial in summer, especially in hot climates. Although red trillium tends to grow naturally in drier habitats within laurel and rhododendron thickets, it needs regular watering and should never be allowed to fully dry out, but it won't tolerate being waterlogged either. However, once red trillium is established, it requires little care or maintenance.
Plant Trillium erectum roots in spring, placing them 12 to 24 inches apart and 2 inches deep.
A native plant, Trillium erectum is indigenous to North America. Unfortunately, wild populations of red trilliums are now endangered, but you can help ensure their survival by planting some in your own garden. And our nursery propagated plants are only commercially grown, never harvested from the wild. Native plants are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Naturally adapted to the climate and soil conditions of the region, they thrive without fertilizers or extra watering, once established. They also act as natural pest controls, reducing the need for pesticides in the garden. Landscaping with native plants promotes biodiversity and provides shelter and quality food for wildlife and pollinators, bringing gardens to life.
Product Details
SKU | 44441-PK-3 |
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Item Form | Bareroot |
Genus | Trillium |
Species | erectum |
Product Classification | Perennials |
Habit | Upright |
USDA Zone Low | 3 |
USDA Zone High | 9 |
Sun / Shade | Part Shade, Shade |
Bloom Color | Burgundy |
Bloom Season Start | Early Spring |
Bloom Season End | Early Spring |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Resistance | Cold Hardy |
Special Features | Flower, Native |
Uses | Beds, Border |
Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
State Shipping Restrictions | GU, PR, VI |
Shipping Method Restrictions | none |