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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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    Trillium cuneatum

    aka Trillium cuneatum 'Sessile of Hort.', Sweet Betsy, Toad Trillium, Toadshade, Wake Robin, Whipporwill Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-24"

    Width: 6"-16"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Trillium cuneatum flower, foliage, form by Kaldari
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    Trillium luteum

    aka Yellow Toadshade

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Trillium luteum flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Pseudotrillium rivale

    aka Trillium rivale

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pseudotrillium rivale flower by J.G. in SF
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    Trillium ovatum

    aka Trillium ovatum subsp. ovatum, Wakerobin

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Trillium ovatum flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Trillium kurabayashii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 15"-30"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Trillium kurabayashii flower by Cistus Nursery
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