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Trillium cernuum

Also Known As

  • Nodding Trillium

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5b-8b

Trillium cernuum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trillium cernuum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: native plant, rare, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium cernuum

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Trillium cernuum plant

How to Grow Trillium cernuum

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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