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Red Trillium

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Planting & Growing Information

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Planting Zone

4-8

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Water Needs

Moderate

Sun or Shade

Shade and Partial shade

Bloom Season

Spring

Care

Red 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.

Exposure

Red 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.

Plant Attributes

Pollinator magnet & shade tolerance , Naturalizes and spreads easily, Very rare and exotic

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

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Planting Zone

4-8

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Water Needs

Moderate

Sun or Shade

Shade and Partial shade

Bloom Season

Spring

Care

Red 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.

Exposure

Red 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.

Plant Attributes

Pollinator magnet & shade tolerance , Naturalizes and spreads easily, Very rare and exotic

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Red Trillium Details

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Red Trillium, Trillium erectum, is a stunning native choice perennial and a 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 is a great choice for gardeners who want to enhance a shady spot.

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. 

Red Trillium erectum Plant Details

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

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, the Red trillium will slowly naturalize in an area over time. Plant it in your woodland garden for a delightful spring display year after year.

Red Wake Robin Trillium 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.

 

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Unique Appearance: 

Its three-petaled flowers and distinctive foliage provide a unique and elegant touch to garden beds and naturalized areas.

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Striking Red Blooms: 

The Red Trillium features vibrant red flowers that bring bold, eye-catching color to shaded garden areas.

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Shade Tolerance: 

Perfect for low-light conditions, this plant thrives in shaded woodland gardens, making it ideal for hard-to-fill spots.

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Easy to care for: 

Once established, the Red Trillium requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful, low-maintenance plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Red Wake Robin Trillium come back every year?

Yes, Red Wake Robin Trillium comes back every year as a hardy perennial. It blooms each spring with deep red flowers that stand out in shaded gardens. Once established, it reliably returns and multiplies over time, adding lasting beauty to woodland spaces.

Where to plant red trillium?

Red Trillium grows best in partial to full shade with rich, moist soil. It thrives under trees or in woodland gardens where the soil stays cool and well-drained. Planting it in a shaded area helps it return each spring with vibrant red blooms.

What is the lifespan of a Red Wake Robin Trillium?

Red Wake Robin Trillium is a long-lived perennial that can thrive for several decades. Once established, it returns each spring with striking red blooms. Its ability to naturalize makes it a lasting and rewarding addition to shaded gardens.

How long does trillium erectum take to grow and bloom?

This plant needs shade, rich soil, and regular moisture. It grows best when the soil stays cool and drains well. Once it settles, it needs very little care and comes back every spring on its own.

Is it easy to care for red trillium?

Yes, red trillium is simple to care for once planted in moist, well-drained soil. It needs little attention, grows best in shade, and keeps coming back every spring without extra feeding.

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Nicky
good roots

good roots it bloomed this spring

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Barbara Hampton
Red Trillium

I received my plants exactly when told and in great shape, even green shoots were showing. I soaked the roots for two hours as advised and promptly planted. It is sprouting nicely and is a healthy plant!

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Grace Mitchell
Stunning Woodland Beauty

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

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Lauren Hughes
Gorgeous Blooming

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

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Matthew Allen
Excellent Quality

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

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Laura Jennings – Pennsylvania
Red Wake Robin Trillium is a Showstopper

Review: I planted the Red Wake Robin Trillium from TN Nursery, and it quickly became a standout in my shaded flower bed. The rich, deep red blooms draw attention, and the plant is thriving beautifully. TN Nursery **** disappoints.

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Jonathan Meyers – Ohio
Impressive Red Wake Robin Trillium Plants

I couldn’t believe how well my Red Wake Robin Trillium plants handled shipping from TN Nursery. They were well-rooted, easy to plant, and bloomed with brilliant red petals. Excellent nursery for native trilliums!

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Amanda Fields – Georgia
Gorgeous Native Red Wake Robin Trillium

My Red Wake Robin Trillium order was fantastic. TN Nursery shipped them with care, and the plants are healthy and vigorous. Their bold red flowers add such beauty to my spring garden. I’ll definitely order again!

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Christopher Lane – Kentucky
Thrilled with My Trillium Order 🌸

The Red Wake Robin Trillium from TN Nursery arrived quickly and in great condition. I planted them in partial shade, and they thrived. The blooms are elegant, long-lasting, and a true native treasure. TN Nursery is my go-to for wildflowers.

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Michelle Carter – Tennessee
Excellent Quality Red Wake Robin Trillium

Review: TN Nursery provided me with strong, healthy Red Wake Robin Trillium plants that bloomed beautifully within weeks. Their deep crimson color is eye-catching and perfect for woodland landscaping. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase!

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Daniel Hargrove – North Carolina
Beautiful Trillium with Fiery Red Blooms

Review: The Red Wake Robin Trillium I purchased from TN Nursery exceeded expectations. The roots were well-packed, and the plant established quickly. Its striking red petals bring such charm to shaded areas of my yard. Highly recommend TN Nursery for trilliums!

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Sarah Whitfield – Virginia
Stunning Red Wake Robin Trillium from TN Nursery 🌿

I ordered the Red Wake Robin Trillium from TN Nursery, and it arrived healthy, fresh, and ready to plant. The blooms are deep red, vibrant, and instantly became a focal point in my woodland garden. TN Nursery truly delivers quality native plants!

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Jon Huegli
Two healthy plants.

TN delivers on its promises when it accurately describes what it has sent. These plants are ready to put into the ground before the Michigan frost. The previous order of trees sent in spring were planted but show no signs of life or growth.

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Jim thetford
Fall planting

Real hot and dry here in OK. So I’m planting on the north side of the house more shade

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GAIL VINSON
Trillium order

Bulbs appeared to be in good shape.

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Mark Rachford
The roots looked very healthy to me.

I’ve planted all of the trillium bulbs you sent to me and I can’t wait until spring. I know I will love them but I can’t wait until my wife sees them in bloom. She will be pleasantly surprised!! Thanks for your help.

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Frederick Jaeggi
Native Plants

As a biology major at UY Knoxville in the 1960's, I was always amazed at the plant diversity in Tennessee. It was a difficulty to find a good nursery in those days but boy, have I found an excellent one in TN Nursery. In AZ, I'm very restricted in what I can grow in the desert, however, my daughters in PA and VA, can enjoy native plants TN Nursery has sent to them in PERFECT condition.

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Li Tang
got plants

Got the plants (Trilliums and Ferns) in mail with very healthy condition.
TN Nursery gave extra roots/bulbs for each kind of plant. Very generous. And I believe what they have promised about the spring growing of the perennials they sell. Cannot wait till next spring to see the results. The package arrived a little bit later than I expected. Otherwise would give 5 stars.

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Susan Kenney
Red Trillium

First time purchasing from TN.
Plants came on time and in perfect condition . Can’t wait to see the red trillium come up in the spring.

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Joanne Hannula
Satisfied purchase

Received my Red Trillium rhizomes. So very satisfied with what I received. The rhizomes look like they were freshly dug.

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Michelle Erwin
Trillium

Roots were moist and in good shape when received and they even gave me an extra one. Very happy!!

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Freddy Sturdivant
Healthy bulbs

The bulbs were healthy and I’m excited to see what blooms.

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Stanley Crawford
Looks good

I hope it is red because I have bought from another company and it was not red l know next year if it is red.thanks

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Justin Leonard
Red trillium

I bought it because it was native i read that it stinks so i was hoping it would bring in polinators for my aw paws.
The bag was open and they were lose in the box, they were dry but hopefully got them planted soon enough

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Cathy Hoyle
Great product!

The roots that I received were very plump and fresh.

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Christine Biser
Trillium order was well packaged - too early to tell on flowers

I was pleased to see that (a) the order arrived in only a few days, (b) the bare roots were still moist in their packaging, (c) one of the trillium bulbs was very large, (d) there were well-detailed planting instructions, on heavy paper, included and last but not least, (e) the nursery gave me 2 plants for the price of one. I planted the roots today on a bed of loosened soil with some bone meal mixed in, and I can't wait to see what I get next year. Thanks to the kind foilks who packaged and shipped my order.

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Elaine Kielman
Red trillium

Bare roots are always a mystery. These trilliums were no different. Some of the bare root plants look like cocunouns and one actually had a substantial main stem. It remains a mystery. All are planted now wait and see.

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Paul Melecky
Red Trillium in four colors

I am relatively satisfied ... Shipping was fast ... Why relatively? Because one from them, roots was many time broken. I planted immediately and because are just bare roots, I will continue with review after will grow.
For now, thanks, I recommend this company to everyone ❤️

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Kathi P Mahoney
Red Trillium

I received my red trillium from Tennessee Nursery on time. I have since planted them as advised and cannot wait to see them come up! I will definitely order from them in the future.

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Mary Pat Ankerson

Red Trillium

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Donna Pauli
Red trillium

Nice bulbs we’ll c how they come up in the dpring

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Patricia Wcislo
Red Trillium

Planted and waiting on the root to grow , hope it turns out like pictured!