Great White Trillium
Thrives in Zones 4-8
Tolerates poor soil conditions well
Supports local pollinators and wildlife
Thrives in shady garden spots
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7-10 DaysThis 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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Iconic Woodland Bloom
The Great White Trillium showcases striking three-petaled white flowers that brighten shaded woodlands each spring.
Shade-Loving Native
Thrives naturally in forest settings, making it perfect for shady gardens, wildflower beds, and naturalized landscapes.
Wildlife Friendly
Its blossoms attract early pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting native ecosystems with every bloom.
Low-Care Perennial
Hardy and dependable, Great White Trillium returns year after year with little maintenance once established.
White Trillium -Trillium Grandiflorum
White Trillium will become your latest horticultural obsession the second you see one in person. This rare, uniquely beautiful find deserves a spot in your garden. It has creamy white flowers, three-petaled petals, and three large leaves.
Plant Details - White Trillium Plants (Trillium Grandiflorum)
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 Plants
White Trilliums are long-lasting, herbaceous perennials that will add vibrant beauty to any garden for many years to come. Their pure white flowers bloom in spring. In its native habitat, you can find them in deciduous forests, but conservationists have been watching them. 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, it prefers shade and should be planted in moist, organic-matter-rich soil. To mimic the forest floor, give the soil around the plant plenty of humus, leaf mold, or compost. Avoid planting it in waterlogged soils.
These delicate plants do not have much fragrance. Flowers are attractive to bees.I caution you, “deer” reader, to protect this plant immediately upon planting. It is not deer-resistant, and the deer will enjoy eating your new flowers!
Noteworthy Characteristics of White Trillium Plants
White Trillium and others in this family gets their botanical name from “Tri,” due to its unique pairs: three petals and three leaves.
Ants will carry away the seeds so they can eat the oil rich substance on the outside, moving and thus planting the seeds elsewhere.
Customer Reviews
I decided to pot start my roots, as I needed to make room in the garden for them. So far, I have five out of six plants growing in just a few weeks. The first poked out of the soil a few days after planting! I have mostly white and two painted. Roots were in great shape when I received them, I put them in water immediately and potted them. I plan on transferring them outside this week.
I received them and the roots looked like they were alive and in good shape. I have already planted them. We will know more in the spring of 2025.
Thanks so much for sending my order of Trillium so quickly. They all looked great so I can hardly wait to see them coming up next spring!!! I'll be ordering more fromTN Nursery!!!
The white trillium arrived on schedule and was as described and advertised. I planted them immediately per the provided directions. I'm looking forward to the spring when they will emerge.
It’s dormant