Trillium flexipes

Also Known As

Bent White Trillium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

4a-7b

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Trillium flexipes plant details

Trillium flexipes is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream 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 flexipes

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trillium flexipes

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The nodding wakerobin (Trillium flexipes) is a graceful species with pure white flowers that can be upright or hang down below the three leaves which are large and heart shaped. It is native to southern Ontario and the US midwest. Trillium are exquisite plants for the shade garden blooming in early to mid spring with their elegant flowers. They are spring ephemerals that may go dormant by summer. Keep in mind that they may go dormant early in the year they are first planted and could sulk a bit in their second year before settling in for beautiful displays for years to come.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Nodding, white, sweet scented flowers are the attraction here. They prefer a somewhat neutral to alkaline soil and nod to varying degrees with northern forms often carrying their flowers below the leaves. The name apparently refers to the knee like bend at the top of the pedicel. Ovaries are typically white with pink streaks.