White Trillium - Trillium grandiflorum

White Trillium will become your latest horticultural obsession the second you see one in person. This is a rare, uniquely beautiful find that deserves a spot in your garden. It has creamy white, three petaled flowers and three large leaves.

Plant Details - White Trillium

Family: Melanthiaceae

Light Requirement: Full Shade

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 10 – 12 in.

Spread: 6 – 12 in.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees

Landscape Uses and Maintenance – White Trillium

White Trillium are long lasting, herbaceous perennials that will add vibrant beauty to any garden for many years to come. Pure white flowers bloom in spring. In its native habitat you can find it in deciduous forests; but it has been watched by conservationists. Buy this rare plant to have it in your garden and support the population.

Shade gardeners, look no further! Plant it in dappled sunlight to keep it happy. It prefers full to partial shade over being exposed to sunlight.

Plant in the border, in your shade garden, or in a large group in a woodland garden. This plant will naturalize and spread over time. Plant it in abundance with Twinleaf, ferns, Bleeding Heart, and other spring blooming flowers.

As a forest floor plant, this plant prefers the shade and to be planted in moist, organic matter rich soil. Give the soil around the plant plenty of humus, leaf mold, or compost to mimic the forest floor. Avoid planting it in waterlogged soils.

These are delicate plants that do not have much fragrance. Flowers are attractive to bees.

I caution you, “deer” reader. Make sure to protect this plant immediately upon planting. It is not deer resistant, and the deer will enjoy eating your new flowers!

Noteworthy Characteristics

White Trillium and others in this family gets their botanical name from “Tri,” due to its unique pairs: three petals and three leaves.

Flowers turn light pink as they mature.

Ants will carry away the seeds so they can eat the oil rich substance on the outside, moving and thus planting the seeds elsewhere.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Care

White Trillium thrives in well-drained, rich, and moist soil. Keep the soil always damp but not soggy. Mulch the plants to hold moisture and prevent weeds. Avoid disturbing the roots, and be patient as they grow slowly.

Plant Reproduction

White Trillium spreads slowly by seeds and underground rootstocks or rhizomes.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

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