Large-flowered Trillium
Iconic woodland perennial reaching 20-45 cm tall. Features three large leaves in perfect whorl and spectacular large white flower aging to pink in late spring. Grows from deep rhizome in rich, moist woodland soils and shade. Forms small colonies very slowly through offsets. Long-lived and slow to establish. Premier woodland garden specimen. Native to eastern North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White (aging to pink)
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Sun Requirements: Part-Shade to Shade
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: Emerges from rhizome April-May. Three-part leaves reach full size by May. Large white flower appears May-June above leaf whorl. Flower ages from white to pink to deep rose. Dark red berry develops August-September. Leaves turn yellow and senesce October.
Wildlife Value: Seeds dispersed by ants and small mammals; provides spectacular spring display; important indicator species of high-quality woodland habitat
Habit Over Time: Grows as individual plants from rhizomes. May produce occasional offsets creating very small colonies over many years. Plants require several years to mature from seed to flowering size.
Height: Medium (8-18 inches)