New England Wild Flower Society

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Trillium luteum

Yellow trillium


A southern species of trillium with beautiful mottled leaves and lemon-scented flowers. This spring ephemeral adds nice texture and color to woodland gardens and can be planted in clumps or intermixed with other spring ephemerals. Like other trillium, deer love to eat the foliage of Trillium luteum.

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Height: 12-16 in
Spread: 6-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Additional Attributes
• Spring Ephemeral
• Fragrant
Landscape Use
• Specimen
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust