Mark Rachford
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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4-8
Under 12"
Moderate
Shade and Partial shade
Spring
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.
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.
Pollinator magnet & shade tolerance , Naturalizes and spreads easily, Very rare and exotic
Mark Rachford
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.
Frederick Jaeggi
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.
Susan Kenney
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.
About this plant
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.
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
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.
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.
Since 1959, TN Nursery has grown and shipped quality bare root plants nationwide. Shipped during dormancy, bare-root plants develop strong root systems and establish quickly. Our experienced team carefully harvests and packages every order, providing growers with trusted plants backed by over 65 years of nursery experience.
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