Red Trillium for Sale

A bed of Red Wake Robin Trillium plants with dark red flowers and green leaves.

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Red Trillium is a stunning native choice and rare find with dark red flowers. Perfect for your understory. Don’t miss out on having this exotic plant in your garden. Red Wake Robin Trillium (Trillium erectum) is a great choice for gardeners who want to enhance a shady spot in their garden.

A perennial plant that will dazzle you each spring year after year. Bold dark red flowers bloom in early spring and are supported by distinctively patterned green leaves. Flowers are uniquely distinguished by their three petals, which make this plant unforgettable.

Plant Details - Red Trillium - Trillium Erectum

Family: Melanthiaceae

Light Requirement: Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 8 – 12 in.

Spread: 12 – 18 in.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Red

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees

Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Red Trillium

These are spring ephemerals that are lovely when joined with other Trillium species, Bloodroot, and Virginia bluebells. This plant shines as an understory planting.

Great as an individual showpiece for a collector’s garden, this plant is even better en masse in a large area. Given its ideal growing conditions, this plant will slowly naturalize in an area over time. Plant it in your woodland garden for a delightful spring display year after year.

It is the perfect, elegant addition to a naturalistic garden. It is great at the edge of a border or as part of a cottage garden. As an understory plant that grows in its native environment, it prefers shade to sun and enjoys dappled light.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Red Trillium

Red Trillium will slowly naturalize in an area over time and can self-sow. This low-maintenance plant does not require fertilizer treatments. To add more organic matter and improve soil composition, you can place compost, humus, or leaf mold around it. It thrives in well-drained soil. Avoid planting in clay soil, which may cause root issues. This is a deer-resistant plant. More minor pests will avoid it, too. There are no major diseases. It will attract pollinators to your garden.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look Upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Care

Wake Trillium thrives in well-drained, rich, and moist soil. Keep the soil always damp but not soggy. Mulch the plants to maintain water and suppress weeds. Avoid disturbing the roots and allow them to naturalize in their environment.

Plant Reproduction

Wake Robin Trillium spreads by clumping, self-sowing, and slowly from its rhizomatous roots.

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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Stunning Woodland Beauty

Gorgeous plant with deep red flowers. It’s thriving and adds a natural woodland touch to my yard.

Gorgeous Blooming

The rich red petals are eye-catching and elegant. This plant has exceeded my expectations completely.

Excellent Quality

Arrived in perfect shape, planted easily, and is now growing beautifully. Couldn’t be happier.

Delightful Showstopper

Came as a bare‑root and was easy to plant. The deep crimson flower nods just above the whorled leaves—looks stunning in early spring.

Woodland Beauty

Planted in partial shade with leaf‑mold mulch and it’s flourishing. The tri‑petal structure is so elegant in spring.

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Caring Tips

How do I care for my Red Wake Robin Trillium?

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Light Requirements

Wake Robin Trillium thrives in partial to full shade, ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas. It prefers filtered sunlight or dappled light and avoids direct sun exposure to maintain its vibrant color and delicate structure.

Hardy Planting Zones

4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8

Red Wake Robin Trillium