Prairie Trillium (Trillium recurvatum)

Prairie Trillium: Trillium recurvatum, which most shorten to prairie trillium or prairie wake-robin, is a perennial wildflower that's easy to grow and lovely to behold.

The flowers add a rich, bold shade of red that adds color to a natural area, shade garden, or the middle part of a border. Some TN Nursery customers enjoy it so much that they invest in more, using it as a ground cover in deep shady spots where they can't grow anything else.

Prairie trillium is a North American native species well-suited to the southeastern and lower midwestern states.

Trillium recurvatum Is So Easy to Grow

If you have the proper growing conditions, prairie trillium is super easy to grow. It resists pests, disease, and drought.

What conditions must you provide? It needs a full-shade to partial-shade location, soil that drains well, and soil with woody organic materials--compost, peat moss, or wood mulch will work fine.

It can tolerate short dry spells, but you must water it during the hottest times of the year and if you experience an extended dry period.

The Lovely Red Flowers Are Mid-Spring Beauties

The prairie trillium leaves grow in mottled green whorls around a central stem. The leaves are broad and can grow as large as seven inches long.

Just above the leaves, the red flower emerges in the middle of spring. The flower is a deep red or burgundy hue, with three two to three-inch-long and slim petals. The petals stand tall with a slight, graceful curve. The timing of these flowers is perfect--after the spring flowering bulbs finish their blossoms but before the summer perennials begin to bloom.

The flowers will produce tiny, inedible berries. That is, they are inedible to humans. However, birds, insects, and small animals in the ecosystem will thank you for the treat.

Order Red Trillium From TN Nursery Today

TN Nursery provides customers with fresh, healthy bare-root plants. Order your red trillium today.

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PRAIRIE TRILLIUM

Posted by Alex Cooper on Jan 12, 2022

. My pot is absolutely full of little flowers and they are growing well.
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PRAIRIE TRILLIUM

Posted by Betty Russell on Jan 09, 2022

Cant wait to see this in full bloom on springtime. I have spread this varieties in a portion at my farm house. Thank you TN nursery for delivering my new orders. Got it all in good condition.
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PRAIRIE TRILLIUM

Posted by Betty on Jan 08, 2022

Finally I was able to acquire the perfect accent in the shaded part of my garden with these lovely trillium. Thank you TN Nursery for a quick response on my orders. I have it in my doorstep hours ago. Very well handled and packed.

Shipping Information

We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.

How We Protect Your Plants For Transit

We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.

Upon Receipt Of Your Plants

Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.