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Yellow Trillium

Sale price$12.99

Yellow Trillium features elegant, three-petaled yellow flowers and lush green foliage, creating a striking and unique addition to shaded garden areas.

Thrives in low-light woodland settings

Ideal for naturalizing in forest areas

Produces a faint scent of lemon

Thrives in

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Yellow Trillium - Trillium luteum

The Yellow Trillium (Trillium luteum) is a striking endemic to the southeast of the United States, and is particularly well known in areas around the Great Smokey Mountains of western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.

It is a rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial and produces a whorl of three leaves, called bracts, at the top of its solitary stem. The one three-petaled flower that this unique plant produces is bright yet pale yellow in color and possess a subtle lemon-scent. The flower has no stem and emerges directly from the leaf whorl; flowers that form in this manner are known as sessile flowers.

Plant Details - Yellow Trillium

Family: Melanthiaceae

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Light Requirement: Partial to full shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 6 to 16 in

Spread: 12 in

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: April to May

Flower Color: Lemon-yellow

Wildlife Value: Attractive to pollinators

The Yellow Trillium brings spring into being by emerging in later winter and flowering in April or May. Their umbrella-like growth habit creates an enchanting forest floor as they stand roughly 16 in above layers of fallen leaves. Their vibrant, bright green leaves are mottled with a grey-green color, adding depth to this picturesque forest flower. Starting in the summer months, they enter dormancy as they wait to reappear the following year. Endemic to mountainous areas, it is no surprise that this plant tolerates cold weather. They will happily survive temperatures as low as 5 °F. Keeping in mind their native environment of mountainous deciduous forests will help you to create an appropriate home landscape for them to thrive.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Yellow Trillium

They require neutral to alkaline, rich and moist soil with ample leaf mould. Plant them in late summer or early fall to give the rhizome adequate time to form before the spring season. While they will emerge during adolescence, they take 5-7 years to reach flowering size.

This plant is low maintenance and generally disease free. It can be attractive to snails and slugs through, so keep your eyes peeled. Since this species goes dormant after flowering, plant them with other perennials that flower from summer to autumn to keep your woodland garden popping throughout the year!

Noteworthy Characteristics

Lemony fragrance, low maintenance, creates dense ground cover in the spring.

During the spring season, the emergence of this vibrant green perennial is sure to add charm and fairytale nuance to your gardenscape. Shop for Yellow Trillium online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

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Bloom Season

Spring

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Bloom/Foliage Color

Yellow

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Height at Maturity

Over 12"

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Care

Yellow Trillium thrives in well-drained, rich soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. In early spring, fertilize lightly with a proportional fertilizer. Avoid disturbing the plant's roots and ensure it has adequate growing space.

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Plant Reproduction

Yellow Trillium spreads by self-sowing and clumping and also through underground rhizomes.

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Blooms Smell like lemon
Low-maintenance & hardy
Serene & tranquil ambiance
Yellow Trillium Plant - TN Nursery
Yellow TrilliumBuy 1 + Get 2 Free Sale price$12.99

The Yellow Trillium is an excellent choice for adding a touch of elegance to shaded spots. The flowers are stunning and it’s been a low-maintenance addition to my garden.

Lydia Franklin, Verified Buyer

Zone 4

My garden looks great with the Yellow Trillium. It’s a unique plant that brightens up my shady areas and requires very little maintenance.

Ivy Hamilton, Verified Buyer

Zone 5

I'm delighted with the Yellow Trillium from TN Nursery. It brings a charming burst of color to my woodland garden and thrives effortlessly in the shade.

Roderick Collins, Verified Buyer

Zone 6

What We Ship

The Benefits of Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.

Cost-Effective

With no heavy pots or soil, you'll save 50-60% on shipping costs, and you can easily plant our plants yourself—no equipment needed, just a spade for digging small holes.

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Better Growth

Bareroot dormant plants are more hardy because they adapt better to new environments, with stronger root systems that establish quickly, leading to greater resilience and improved survival rates in various conditions.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root native plants are environmentally friendly because they promote biodiversity, require less water and maintenance, and support local ecosystems, making them a sustainable choice for eco-conscious gardening

Features
Why You Will Love This Yellow Trillium

Shade Tolerance

Ideal for low-light conditions, Yellow Trillium thrives in shaded spots where many other plants struggle.

Elegant Foliage

The lush green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop to the bright yellow flowers, enhancing the plant's overall aesthetic appeal.

Seasonal Interest

Yellow Trillium offers early spring blooms, bringing a welcome burst of color to gardens as other plants are just starting to emerge.

Elegant Foliage

The lush green leaves provide a beautiful backdrop to the bright yellow flowers, enhancing the plant's overall aesthetic appeal.

Caring Tips

How do I care for my Yellow Trillium?

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Care Tips

Yellow Trillium thrives in well-drained, rich soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. In early spring, fertilize lightly with a proportional fertilizer. Avoid disturbing the plant's roots and ensure it has adequate growing space.

Light Requirements

Yellow Trillium thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas under trees. It prefers dappled sunlight but can tolerate deep shade if the soil remains consistently moist and rich in organic matter.

Hardy Planting Zones

4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9

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Customer Reviews

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Claudia Clark
Great rhizomes

Received the trillium rhizomes. Seemed healthy and a generous count. I am looking forward to seeing them pop up in the spring.

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Billie Lamparter

Planted the root/tuber.Will see how it grows in my garden next year!

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James Lothrop
Great Condition!!

My yellow trillium tubers arrived in excellent condition, better than from another nursery that I tried. Can't wait to see them come up in the spring!!!

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Leah Knaser

Got them planted. We'll see them next spring.

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Susan Foster
Large Healthy Rhizomes

Very surprised to see the size of these Trillium luteum rhizomes! Large and healthy with no mold or weak spots. I'll be ordering more Trillium rhizomes from you!

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