Yellow Wakerobin Trillium
Native to the Great Smoky Mountains and adjacent regions, this classic spring ephemeral bears yellow blossoms atop a trio of leaves mottled with pale shades of silvery-green. The unusual flowers of Yellow Wakerobin Trillium have a lemon oil fragrance …
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
| Height | 1' - 18" |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Apr, May |
| Spacing | 1' - 18" |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Corm |
Native to the Great Smoky Mountains and adjacent regions, this classic spring ephemeral bears yellow blossoms atop a trio of leaves mottled with pale shades of silvery-green. The unusual flowers of this Yellow Trillium have a lemon oil fragrance.
Easily grown in rich medium soils, Trillium luteum is tolerant of heavy clay with decent topsoil. The plants are very long-lived, up to 25 years, but can take a few years to mature. Yellow Wakerobin Trillium spreads slowly if left undisturbed in the shade garden or naturalized wooded area. It combines well with other spring wildflowers such as Virginia Bluebells, Jacob's Ladder, and Wild Blue Phlox. The foliage will die back, so plant them with along with shade-loving ferns to share their place until they reappear the following spring.
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