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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 4–9Type Bulb, Perennial
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — making it suitable for mid-ground planting in shaded garden compositions

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — well-drained soil and reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches; this cycle makes it an excellent complement to spring
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — an added benefit in areas where deer browse is a concern; is a captivating herbaceous perennial that brings an elegant
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This cycle makes it an excellent complement to spring bulbs and other early emerging perennials; it flourishes under
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — A member of the Trillium family; however, it is pivotal to ensure consistent soil moisture, especially in drier seasons
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — each leaf reaching a span of 2 to 6 inches across; displaying an impressive spread of 2 to 3 inches
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — However, it is pivotal to ensure consistent soil moisture, especially in drier seasons; it is also an attractive plant for
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — and well-drained soil with rich organic matter, image 47
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — white flowers in the garden
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — It is also an attractive plant for pollinators such as bees and is deer-resistant
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a touch of spring elegance and naturalizes well in USDA zones 5-9; the, image 67
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — However, it is pivotal to ensure consistent soil moisture, especially in drier seasons
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This plant typically attains a stature of 12 to 18 inches in height; commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake
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) — bulb / perennial for half or shade
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — undergo a fascinating transformation as they age; contributing to an evolving garden landscape, image 75
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — commonly known as the Wood Lily or California Wake Robin; a member of the Trillium family, image 68
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This shade-loving plant thrives in humus-rich; mimicking its natural habitat in the understory of temperate, image 65
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — well-drained soil and reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches; this cycle makes it an excellent complement, image 66
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — displaying an impressive spread of 2 to 3 inches; this plant typically attains a stature of 12 to 18 inches in height
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — to emerge again in the spring; which bloom over a framework of three broad leaves
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — Ideal for woodland gardens, it adds a touch of spring elegance and naturalizes well in USDA zones 5-9; the Trillium
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — well-drained soil and reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — the Wood Lily prefers moist; it is renowned for its three-petaled white flowers, image 77
Western Trillium (Trillium Ovatum) — This shade-loving plant thrives in humus-rich; mimicking its natural habitat in the understory of temperate forests
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