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Giant Purple Wake Robin

Trillium Kurabayashii

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Overview

The Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium kurabayashii) is a perennial boasting striking maroon to purple blooms, spanning up to 4 inches across. Set against broad, green leaves, the flowers emerge in early spring, standing proud at 12-18 inches tall - a regal touch to shaded gardens. This trillium prefers moist, well-drained soils, and, once established, spreads slowly to form impressive clumps. Ideal for woodland settings, it's a low-maintenance highlight.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 6–7Type Bulb, Perennial
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — The Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium kurabayashii) is a perennial boasting striking maroon to purple blooms
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — spanning up to 4 inches acrossGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — spreads slowly to form impressive clumpsGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — Ideal for woodland settings, it's a low-maintenance highlightGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — This trillium prefers moistGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — is a striking perennial that offers a dramatic touch to shade gardens or woodland settingsGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — standing proud at 12-18 inches tall - a regal touch to shaded gardens+17

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
6–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Melianthaceae

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Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — The Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium kurabayashii) is a perennial boasting striking maroon to purple blooms
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — spanning up to 4 inches across
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — spreads slowly to form impressive clumps
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — Ideal for woodland settings, it's a low-maintenance highlight
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — This trillium prefers moist
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — is a striking perennial that offers a dramatic touch to shade gardens or woodland settings
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — standing proud at 12-18 inches tall - a regal touch to shaded gardens
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — the flowers emerge in early spring
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — commonly known as the Giant Purple Wake Robin
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
Trillium Kurabayashii
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