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Trillium chloropetalum
Also Known As
- Trillium chloropetalum var. chloropetalum
- Giant Trillium
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 16"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Trillium chloropetalum plant details
Trillium chloropetalum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chocolate, purple and variegated foliage. In spring and winter burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trillium chloropetalum
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: melanthiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous chocolate, purple and variegated
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium chloropetalum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: The Bovees Nursery
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How to Grow Trillium chloropetalum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- purple
- chocolate
Flower Color
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-24"
Width: 6"-16"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 15"-30"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-7b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
aka Trillium rivale
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
aka Giant White Wakerobin, Sweet Trillium, White Toadstool
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 16"
Width: 24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture
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