Red Trillium - Trillium erectum, 1 Pack
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Red Trillium - Trillium erectum
Delight your spring woodland garden with the dramatic Trillium erectum—commonly known as Red Trillium or Wake Robin. This elegant native perennial produces a single nodding flower with three rich maroon to burgundy-red petals, each 5–9 cm (2–4 in) across, often emitting a distinctive carrion-like scent that attracts flies and beetles for pollination. The flower rises just above a whorl of three deep green, broadly oval to diamond-shaped bracts, emerging in early spring (April–May). Typically reaching 30–40 cm (12–16 in) in height with a spread of about 30 cm (12 in), this woodland favorite thrives in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils beneath part to full shade. While it naturalizes slowly into graceful clumps over time, it's susceptible to deer browsing in areas with high deer populations.
- 1 Bare Root
- Rich maroon-red petals
- Attracts pollinating flies
- Great for shaded woodland borders
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Maroon‑red (occasionally white or greenish forms) |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| Plant Height | 30–40 cm (12–16 in) |
| Plant Width | ~30 cm (12 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to full shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Spring planting (ephemeral perennial) |
| Bloom Timing | April - June |
| Plant Depth | Rhizome planted just below soil surface |
| Plant Spacing | ~30 cm (12 in) |
