Trillium grandiflorum

great white trillium, white wakerobin

T. grandiflorum has an easy-going nature and will form a dense patch-- just give it a decade or so. White, pedunculate flowers will turn pink after pollination as a cue to passing bees to find a better meal.

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Height: 6-14 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


great white trillium - Trillium grandiflorum from Native Plant Trust
great white trillium - Trillium grandiflorum from Native Plant Trust
great white trillium - Trillium grandiflorum from Native Plant Trust
great white trillium - Trillium grandiflorum from Native Plant Trust