Red Trillium

Name: Red Trillium
Brand: TN Nursery
Price: 7.49 USD
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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.

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Vibrant magenta Red Trillium flowers with glossy green leaves

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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

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

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.

Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Now

Planting Zone

4-8

Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Water Needs

Moderate

Sun or Shade

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, 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 flowers: vibrant deep red blooms with variegated green leaves in garden bed

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.

Red trillium root with dried brownish-red body and tangled roots

Unique Appearance:

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

Striking Red Blooms:

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

Shade Tolerance:

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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