Trillium apetalon

Also Known As

Trillium
Wake Robin

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Trillium apetalon plant details

Trillium apetalon is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring burgundy and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trillium apetalon

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium apetalon

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The name refers to the lack of petals which distinguishes it from Trillium smallii. In the wild it grows on forested hillsides near sea level. Only five-six species of Trillium are native to Asia.

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

This is a very rare Japanese species in which the petals are missing and the sepals are red to burgundy. The flowers are quite small so small that you could say that this is a trillium only its mother could love. But it's a trillium. Don't you just want to love all trilliums?