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Western Trillium

Trillium Ovatum

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Overview

The Trillium ovatum, commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake Robin, is a perennial wildflower. It flaunts three-petaled white blossoms that gradually turn pink, nestled atop a trio of broad, green leaves. This shade-loving plant thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil and reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches. Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a touch of spring elegance and naturalizes well in USDA zones 5-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–9
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — The Trillium ovatum, commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake Robin, is a perennial wildflower
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — It flaunts three-petaled white blossoms that gradually turn pink, nestled atop a trio of broad, green leavesWestern Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This shade-loving plant thrives in humus-richWestern Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — well-drained soil and reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inchesWestern Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a touch of spring elegance and naturalizes well in USDA zones 5-9Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake RobinWestern Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that brings an elegant touch to woodland garden settings+70

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae

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Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — The Trillium ovatum, commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake Robin, is a perennial wildflower
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — It flaunts three-petaled white blossoms that gradually turn pink, nestled atop a trio of broad, green leaves
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This shade-loving plant thrives in humus-rich
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — well-drained soil and reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a touch of spring elegance and naturalizes well in USDA zones 5-9
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake Robin
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — is a captivating herbaceous perennial that brings an elegant touch to woodland garden settings
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — A member of the Trillium family
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — it is renowned for its three-petaled white flowers
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — displaying an impressive spread of 2 to 3 inches
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — shifting from pristine white to a delicate pink hue.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — which bloom over a framework of three broad leaves
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — each leaf reaching a span of 2 to 6 inches across
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — undergo a fascinating transformation as they age
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — the Wood Lily prefers moist
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — and well-drained soil with rich organic matter
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — It flourishes under partial to full shade
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — mimicking its natural habitat in the understory of temperate forests
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This plant typically attains a stature of 12 to 18 inches in height
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — the Wood Lily will die back to the ground after flowering
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — to emerge again in the spring
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — <br><br>The Wood Lily is a low-maintenance species that, once established, requires minimal care
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — making it suitable for mid-ground planting in shaded garden compositions
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — However, it is pivotal to ensure consistent soil moisture, especially in drier seasons

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