New England Wild Flower Society

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Trillium cuneatum

whoopoorwill

One of the nicest of the southern Trillium species, whooperwill has dark red, sessile flowers with a fragrance something like spicy bubblegum. The dark variegation to the leaves seems to vary from individual to individual and looks nice even after the flowers have passed.

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Height: 8-18 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 5-8


Bloom Color: Red

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Additional Attributes
Spring Ephemeral
Low Maintenance
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Massing
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit


North American Distribution


whoopoorwill - Trillium cuneatum from Native Plant Trust