Large Flowered Trilium

Trillium Grandiflorum

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Overview

Trillium grandiflorum, the Large-Flowered Trillium, flourishes in U.S. hardiness zones 4-8. Recognizable by its stunning, white, three-petaled flowers spanning up to 4 inches, this perennial prefers partial to full shade. Its bloom period is in early to late spring. Providing visual interest up to 18 inches high and spreading approximately 12 inches, it thrives in well-drained, rich soil. Ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Trillium grandiflorum, the Large-Flowered Trillium, flourishes in U.S

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — bulb / perennial with white blooms; trillium grandiflorum prefers fertile, image 92

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — requiring minimal care while rewarding with extraordinary spring beauty; it thrives in well-drained, image 90

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Providing visual interest up to 18 inches high and spreading approximately 12 inches; ideal for, image 99

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — This woodland wildflower is an excellent choice for shaded or semi-shaded areas of your landscape, image 105

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — is a North American native perennial prized for its showy; its bloom period is in early to late, image 103

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — commonly referred to as the Large Flowered Trillium; white flowers in the garden, image 102

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas; well-drained soil with a high organic content, image 101

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — it thrives in well-drained; each stem typically bears a whorl of three dark green leaves, image 100

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — the Trillium grandiflorum has a clump-forming habit; while supporting local ecology by attracting, image 106

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — which can form impressive drifts over time; recognizable by its stunning, image 107

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — white blooms and elegant foliage; this woodland wildflower is an excellent choice for shaded or, image 104

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — spanning up to 6 inches across, image 109

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Each stem typically bears a whorl of three dark green leaves; commonly referred to as the Large, image 108

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — creating a lush backdrop for the stunning flowers; as it is sensitive to disturbance, image 110

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — well-drained soil with a high organic content; it is hardy in zones 4 to 8 and remains a classic, image 115

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Trillium grandiflorum prefers fertile; depending on local climate conditions, image 114

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — consist of three pure white petals that gracefully transition to a pale pink as they age, image 112

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — depending on local climate conditions; the Trillium grandiflorum has a clump-forming habit, image 113

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — measuring up to 3 to 4 inches in diameter; bulb / perennial with white blooms, image 111

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — Trillium grandiflorum may go dormant in summer; creating a lush backdrop for the stunning flowers, image 118

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — while supporting local ecology by attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies; it is, image 119

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — It is hardy in zones 4 to 8 and remains a classic choice for a shade or woodland garden; bulb /, image 120

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — requiring minimal care while rewarding with extraordinary spring beauty; it thrives in well-drained, image 121

Large Flowered Trilium (Trillium Grandiflorum) — white flowers in the garden; which can form impressive drifts over time, image 122

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