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(Trillium flexipes)
Nodding Wakerobin (Trillium flexipes)
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Photo by: botany08 | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: botany08 | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-04-22T11:05:33-07:00 |
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Summary
Trillium flexipes, commonly known as Nodding Wakerobin, is a deciduous perennial herb found in rich mesic forests and along river floodplains in the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features a single, erect stem topped with a whorl of three broad leaves, beneath which a single flower nods or stands erect, depending on the regional variety. Flowering occurs in spring, with blossoms ranging from pure white to pink, red, or maroon, and is quite showy, attracting pollinators. The fruit, a berry-like capsule, matures to a rosy red or purplish color and emits a fragrance reminiscent of ripe fruit.
Nodding Wakerobin is valued for its distinctive three-petaled flowers and is often used in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and native plant landscapes. It is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements once established, and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. Gardeners should provide it with part shade to full shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is not typically prone to serious pests or diseases, over-collection and habitat destruction have led to its decline in the wild. It is recommended to purchase plants from reputable nurseries that propagate them responsibly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Nodding Wakerobin is valued for its distinctive three-petaled flowers and is often used in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and native plant landscapes. It is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements once established, and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. Gardeners should provide it with part shade to full shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is not typically prone to serious pests or diseases, over-collection and habitat destruction have led to its decline in the wild. It is recommended to purchase plants from reputable nurseries that propagate them responsibly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Rich mesic forests and river floodplains in the Eastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Bent Trillium, Drooping Trillium
Scientific Names: , Trillium flexipes, Trillium gleasonii, Trillium declinatum, Trillium flexipes f. flexipes, Trillium declinatum f. walpolei,
GBIF Accepted Name: Trillium flexipes Raf.