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Trillium chloropetalum (Giant trillium, Wakerobin, Wood lily, Trinity flower)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Trillium chloropetalum TRILL-ee-um klor-oh-PET-ah-lum Common Name: Giant trillium, Wakerobin, Wood lily, Trinity flower Genus: Trillium
This species blooms in early to mid-spring with large blossoms of white, yellow, or deep purple-black. It is vigorous, growing to almost 18 inches tall and wide, with leaves (usually mottled) up to 8 inches long.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Most trilliums are native to woodlands and scrub of North America. They make an elegant understory species planted in groups in a woodland or shady, naturalized area. Since trilliums go dormant in summer, plant them with other shade-loving perennials to share their place until the reappear the following spring. 
 Care: Provide rich, moist, but well-drained soil with a neutral to acidic pH. Plant in part to full shade and provide trilliums with an annual mulch of rich, organic matter.
 Propagation: Trilliums propagate readily by division (when plants are dormant in late summer or early fall).
 Problems: Smut, rust, fungal spots, slugs, snails.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Spring
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses Ground Covers, Naturalizing
Style Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest
Type Perennials

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