Trillium

Trillium Care

Trillium Grandiflorum

Other names: Large-flowered Trillium, Great White Trillium, White Wake-robin

What is the plant

Trillium grandiflorum (common names white trillium, large-flowered trillium, great white trillium, white wake-robin, French: trille blanc) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae. A monocotyledonous, herbaceous perennial, the plant is native to eastern North America, from northern Quebec to the southern parts of the United States.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Mulch soil to reduce water evaporation.
Pruning
Stinking Benjamin True love Red, including varieties and pruning advice.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is not necessary as long as they have plenty of organic material or compost mixed into the soil. You can, however, renew this each year if desired.

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Sunlight
Ideal soil temperatures for planting most plants are 65 to 75 F. (18-24 Celsius).
Soil
Grows well in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil that's high in organic matter. Trillium can be grown in clay soils, if amended with peat moss and compost. Spacing: Space the small rhizomes (roots) about 6- to 12-inches apart and about 2- to 4-inches deep.
Temperature
Tender plant – damaged or killed by low temperature.

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Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly, such as a combination of half commercial potting soil and half small bark chips.
Popularity
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