Giant White Wake-Robin

Trillium albidum

three white triangularly arranged petals, three green triangularly arranged sepals, and three larger green leaves

A clump of trillium with large ovate green leaves of three topped with three-petalled white flowers

Plant Description

This low growing perennial is one of the largest trilliums. It has three mottled green leaves that grow in a triangular formation with a three-petalled white flower arising without a stalk from the center. A long-lived plant. Called wake-robin because they sometimes bloom in very early spring as the robins begin to build nests.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Conifer forests Forest openings Forest understories Gardens Little Habitats Mixed hardwood-conifer forests Residential yards Riparian areas
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Nutrient rich soil Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Blooms May Flowers white Good for shady woodland garden Herbaceous Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Part shade
Mature Height	1-2'