Painted Trillium Is a Native Shade Perennial

 Painted trillium (Trillium undulatum) is a true showstopper of the Appalachian Mountains. Not only is this native wildflower colorful and vibrant, but it is also a symbol of longevity and strength. Its unique three-petal design can last up to 10 years in the same spot, making it an ideal addition to any garden or landscape.

Bring the beauty of the most loved perennial to your home and garden with painted trillium! This unique flower will add color, texture, and charm to your landscape. Plus, each flower will last for years without replanting; that's practically no maintenance! Start enjoying the beauty of painted trillium in your home or garden today! With its vibrant colors and year-round allure, this native wildflower is sure.

Painted Trillium: A native woodland species from across Appalachia, painted trillium takes its name from the three-petaled flowers it bears. TN Nursery offers several trillium plants. But the painted trillium (Trillium undulatum) is, without a doubt, a customer favorite.

As a woodland native perennial, painted trillium prefers a place of honor in a shaded or partially-shaded area of your yard.

Painted Trillium bold Appearance

Painted trillium grows in small clumps. The leaves and flowers emerge from an eight- to eighteen-inch rich green stem with a slight curve. The blue-green leaves form broad ovals that measure as much as five inches long.

The flowers, however, are the crowning glory. Each flower displays three triangular petals in white with a tinge of cream, pink, or lavender around wavy and ruffled edges. Here's why the word "painted" is in the flower's name--each petal has markings in magenta to bright red near the center of the flower. They appear as though someone brushed each marking in a v-shaped pattern by hand.

These lovely flowers have a sweet floral fragrance that does not overpower the senses.

Painted Trillium Is Easy to Grow

Painted trillium will be easy to care for if you pick a shady location and amend the soil. In its native settings, it likes lots of woody, organic matter; you can give it peat moss, mulch, or homemade compost in the spring and fall to adapt it as a backyard plant.

It likes moisture, but it does not prefer wet feet. It can withstand the hottest summer days, but you'll need to water it if you notice it drooping in the heat. 

Other than adding organic material a couple of times yearly and watering it during the heat, you will find Trillium undulatum an unfussy addition to your shade garden or border garden.

Painted trillium undulatum is available online at TN Nursery

Trillium undulatum is a lovely plant with a pleasing height and bi-color flowers. Order from TN Nursery today to see for yourself.