Giant White Wakerobin
(Trillium albidum)
Giant White Wakerobin (Trillium albidum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Trillium albidum, commonly known as Giant White Wakerobin, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist, rich, deciduous, and mixed evergreen forests in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It typically grows to 22 to 58 cm (8.5 to 23 in) in height. The plant features a whorl of three bracts that are sessile and broadly ovate, each 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in) long and 12 to 15 cm (4.5 to 6 in) wide. These bracts are green with weakly mottled brown or dark green spots, which may fade as the season progresses. Each stem produces a single, stalkless flower, which is quite distinctive among trilliums. The fragrant flower has three lance-shaped green sepals and three wider white petals that can sometimes have pink or purple tinges, measuring 4.8 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) long and 2.2 to 3 cm (1 to 1 in) wide. The flowers bloom in early spring and are quite showy, making them a desirable feature in shade gardens.
Giant White Wakerobin is valued for its striking white flowers and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. It is often used in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and naturalized areas. This plant prefers partial shade to full shade and requires consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is relatively low maintenance but benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture. While it is not typically prone to serious pest or disease problems, slugs and snails can sometimes be an issue. It is important to note that Trillium albidum can take several years to flower from seed and should not be harvested from the wild due to its slow propagation rate.CC BY-SA 4.0
Giant White Wakerobin is valued for its striking white flowers and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. It is often used in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and naturalized areas. This plant prefers partial shade to full shade and requires consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is relatively low maintenance but benefits from mulching to retain soil moisture. While it is not typically prone to serious pest or disease problems, slugs and snails can sometimes be an issue. It is important to note that Trillium albidum can take several years to flower from seed and should not be harvested from the wild due to its slow propagation rate.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Moist, rich, deciduous, and mixed evergreen forests in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
Other Names
Common Names: White Toadshade, Vitt Treblad
Scientific Names: , Trillium albidum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Trillium albidum J.D.Freeman