Trillium ovatum
Common Name: Western trillium, Coast trillium, wake-robin
Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Trilliaceae or Melanthiaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Sunlight: Semi to deeper shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Fertile, humus rich Moisture: Evenly moist, well-drained Plant Height x Width: 8-20" x 8" Leaf: Leaves in whorls of 3, occasionally 5 Flower: White petals in whorls of 3 with 3 green sepals beneath; turn pink to purple with age Bloom Time: March to May Bloom Size: Large Maintenance: Low maintenance, naturalize Landscape use: Woodland garden, native plant garden Pest and Disease: Snails and slugs Native Range: Western North America Planting Instructions: Takes 5-7 years to flower from seed Propagation: Seed Also... T. grandiflorum is Eastern native with wider leaves, larger flowers and more wavy-edged |