Great White Trillium

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.

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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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