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Perennials
Attracts beneficial pollinators
Enhances shady garden areas
Rich, dark green foliage
Thrives in
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Year-RoundPainted Trillium is a woodland wildflower with showy, white, or pinkish petals adorned with maroon or red streaks at the base. It is typically found in moist, forested areas and prized for its striking appearance. They are delicate and enchanting wildflowers that offer a range of benefits when thoughtfully integrated into landscaping designs. Its beauty, contributions to biodiversity, potential for naturalizing, woodland charm, and ability to create unique garden space.
Painted trillium is common in eastern North America, specifically the Adirondack Mountains, which spans northeastern New York. It's a wildflower known for its red center and delicate white petals. Its botanical name is Undulatum, but gardeners commonly refer to it as the striped and smiling wake robin. It's also sometimes referred to as a painted lady because it starts to bloom just as the butterflies come out in the spring. This wildflower is a member of the Lilly family.
The smiling wake robin is considered a flower of the Adirondack Mountains. They can be identified by their pink or red center and red stripes that follow the veins of their three white flower petals. It also has three green or blueish-green leaves, which is how it acquired the prefix 'tri' in its botanical name. Gardeners can expect this wildflower to grow up to 20 inches tall. The single flower that blooms from late spring to midsummer is about two inches wide with wavy, tapering petals. Gardeners can expect new plants to develop these flowers within four to seven years.
The Landscaping with the smiling wake robin is ideal for shade and pollinator gardens and areas with little to no direct sunlight. It is also suitable for adding color to areas under trees and around shrubs and bushes.
If your gardening goal is to create a lovely pollinator garden, you can't go wrong with the smiling wake robin. This wildflower is known to attract bumble and honey bees, who forage for the pollen from the flowers.
Smiling wake robins thrive next to other shade-loving plants. These include Christmas ferns, lady ferns, bleeding hearts, hostas, daffodils, snowdrops, Virginia bluebells, and the woodland phlox.
Gardeners can enjoy the Painted Trillium in their shade gardens. They can also use it to add color to areas generally devoid of defined plant life, like under tall trees and shrubs, to create focal points.
Bloom Season
Spring
Bloom/Foliage Color
White
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Care
Painted Trillium thrives in well-drained, rich soil with consistent moisture. Ensure they have ample space to spread as they grow slowly. Avoid disturbing the roots and remove any weeds that compete for nutrients. They benefit from a layer of mulch to retain moisture.
Plant Reproduction
Painted Trillium spread by clumping and setting seed.
Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.
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Striking Floral Pattern:
Painted Trillium features unique red and white blooms that create a stunning visual impact in any garden.
Elegant Design:
Tri-petaled flowers bring a touch of elegance to gardens.
Shade Friendly:
Thrives in low-light areas, perfect for shady spots.
Low Maintenance:
Once established, Painted Trillium requires minimal care, making it a hassle-free addition to your garden.
Caring Tips
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Care Tips
Painted Trillium thrives in well-drained, rich soil with consistent moisture. Ensure they have ample space to spread as they grow slowly. Avoid disturbing the roots and remove any weeds that compete for nutrients. They benefit from a layer of mulch to retain moisture.
Light Requirements
Painted Trillium thrives in dappled or filtered sunlight, ideally under the canopy of deciduous trees. It favors a place with morning sun and afternoon shade, mimicking its natural woodland habitat to maintain optimal moisture levels and avoid scorching.
Hardy Planting Zones
4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8
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