Trillium erectum
wake-robin
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 25-35 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Very hardy
Shade-loving woodland plant with three broad, ovate leaves and wine-red, upright flowers in spring. It thrives in cool, humus-rich, acidic to neutral woodland soil and forms slow-growing clumps. Ideal under deciduous shrubs.
Characteristics
| Height | 25 - 35 cm |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Brown red |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Trillium erectum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Trillium |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: drieblad EN: wake-robin FR: trille DE: Waldlilien |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
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