Trillium grandiflorum
American wake-robin - American wood lily
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 10-30 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Very hardy
Elegant woodland plant with pure white, three-petaled flowers above fresh green foliage. It prefers humus-rich, cool, moist, yet well-drained soil in partial shade. Ideal under shrubs or in the woodland garden, where it slowly grows into a fine, natural-looking carpet.
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | white |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | moist |
| Soil fertility | high |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Trillium grandiflorum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Trillium |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: drieblad EN: American wake-robin, American wood lily FR: trille DE: Waldlilien |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
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