Red Trillium

Nodding woodland beauties, the shy Red Trillium plants (Trillium erectum) are almost a rare sighting in the wild as they ramble about the dappled shade of rich forest floors and shady glens! The unique pointed petals form a lovely, solitary red triangle, backed by a triangle of burgundy-red-tinged sepals, atop a nodding stem, and backed by a trio of broad, pointed green leaves!

Trillium are classic forest wildflowers and can be found scampering about with Lady's Slippers and Jack-in-the-Pulpits beneath the canopy. Giving Trillium rise to many names including Wake Robin, Bethroot, and Stinking Benjamin which had many old-world medicinal uses back in the day. These tender perennial rhizomes bloom in the early spring.

Trillium bareroot rhizomatous plants thrive throughout the USDA growing zones 3 through 9 and gradually colonizing small areas. Individual plants grow 12-18 inches tall and spread 12-24 inches wide at maturity. Loving rich, highly-organic locations where there is plenty of leaf litter and moisture. Blooming 2-3 weeks, eventually forming a fleshy, berry-like fruit in the summer.

Planting and Application:

Red Trillium only bears a single, solitary flower per plant, so planting in groupings, swaths and en masse is essential to having the best display of these rare woodland beauties! Wind a row throughout a shade garden or along the moist footpaths of a heavily shaded backyard. Plant in clusters along a stream bed or brook and in dappled shade meadows to gain the biggest impact!

Early spring ephemerals with fall color, use these lovely specimens throughout a rain or bog garden, along brooks and ponds edges, or create a woodland garden that looks good enough to attract pollinators (and perhaps a few fairies too).

• Three-Pointed Burgundy Red Blooms
• Three Broad Leaves
• Spring Ephemerals
• Birds & Mammals Eat the Fruit
• Woodland Beds, Meadows & Shade Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Trillium are tender perennials that form and spread slowly via rhizomes. Plant in any partial shade/part sun and prefer to be planted in organically rich soil that is well-drained and consistently moist. Mulch the soil well with 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips to hold in moisture.

• Partial Shade
• Consistent Moisture
• Humus-Rich Soils
• Appreciates Mulched Beds
• Wear Gloves When Handling Roots & Fruit

Darling spring ephemerals, the unique woodland plants, Red Trillium are unique specimens that add their special beauty to your shaded landscapes! Order your quality bulbs at NatureHills.com today and we'll ship your order at the correct planting time for your growing zone!