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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 6–7
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) — the flowers emerge in early springGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — standing proud at 12-18 inches tall - a regal touch to shaded gardensGiant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — This trillium prefers moistGiant 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 highlight+2

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

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) — the flowers emerge in early spring
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) — This trillium prefers moist
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) — commonly known as the Giant Purple Wake Robin
Giant Purple Wake Robin (Trillium Kurabayashii) — is a striking perennial that offers a dramatic touch to shade gardens or woodland settings

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