New England Wild Flower Society

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Trillium erectum

red wakerobin, stinking Benjamin

T. erectum is probably the most widespread and easily grown Trillium in New England. Its not called 'stinking Benjamin' for its pleasant aroma, but it's best to let people discover this for themselves. This is a pedunculate species with a red flower.

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Height: 8-14 in
Spread: 10-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Red

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Additional Attributes
• Spring Ephemeral
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit


North American Distribution


red wakerobin - Trillium erectum from Native Plant Trust
red wakerobin - Trillium erectum from Native Plant Trust
red wakerobin - Trillium erectum from Native Plant Trust
red wakerobin - Trillium erectum from Native Plant Trust