Western Trillium

Trillium ovatum

Large three petaled white flower with yellow center rises above three triangularly arranged leaves

Plant Description

Beautiful perennial that produces large showy white flowers in early spring that fade to delicate pink as the season progresses. Three petals arranged in a whorl at the end of a dainty stem are mirrored by 3 leaves also arranged in a whorl. Can be found in drifts in forest understories, sometimes poking up through snow.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Forest openings Forests Gardens Little Habitats Mixed hardwood-conifer forests Residential yards
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Nutrient rich soil Rocky or gravelly soil Sandy soil Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Blooms June Blooms May Deer resistant Flowers pink Flowers white Good for rock garden Good for shady woodland garden Herbaceous Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full shade Part shade
Mature Height	6-24"