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Trillium ovatum
Also Known As
- Trillium ovatum subsp. ovatum
- Wakerobin
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Trillium ovatum plant details
Trillium ovatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white 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 ovatum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: melanthiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium ovatum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Walter Siegmund
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Gardening facts about Trillium ovatum plant
How to Grow Trillium ovatum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Trillium for your garden
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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
aka Yellow Toadshade
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 15"-30"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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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