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Trillium

Trillium grandiflorum

Perennial

Woodland wildflower with three white petals. Everything in threes - leaves, petals, sepals. Also called wake robin. Protected in many states. Symbol of trinity. Never pick wild trillium.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days

when properly cared for

Best left in the wild - picking damages the plant for years

If growing in your garden, cut sparingly

Use very cold water and keep extremely cool

Brief display - trilliums are woodland flowers not suited to vases

PROTECTED - never pick from wild

Only use cultivated

Very delicate

Extremely short vase life 1-2 days

Fragrance Profile

Mild

Some species have a pleasant rose-like scent, others smell unpleasant

Fun Facts

Everything on the plant comes in threes - leaves, petals, and sepals

A trillium plant can take 7-10 years to bloom from seed

Official flower of Ontario, Canada and Ohio

Picking a trillium can kill the plant as leaves are needed to store energy

Origin & History

Native to North America and Asia

Trilliums are found in the forests of North America and Asia. Native Americans used various species medicinally. Their slow growth and sensitivity to disturbance make them symbols of pristine woodland ecosystems. Many areas now protect trilliums by law due to over-collection.