Trillium kurabayashii | Giant Purple Wakerobin

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DESCRIPTION
Trillium kurabayashii is a striking perennial plant native to the Pacific Northwest, prized for its elegant appearance and delicate beauty. Growing from a rhizomatous root system, it produces a single, upright stem topped with a whorl of three large, dark green, slightly glossy leaves. Its most striking feature is the deep maroon or reddish-purple flower, which emerges from the center of the leaf whorl and forms a star-like shape with three petals and three sepals. As the flower ages, it may fade to a lighter pink or white hue, adding visual interest. Thriving in moist, well-draining soil in partially to fully shaded locations, Trillium kurabayashii is ideal for woodland settings, shady gardens, or naturalized areas, where its attractive foliage and striking flowers make it a standout plant, especially when planted in groups or drifts. Additionally, it is valuable for native plant enthusiasts, providing important habitat and food sources for native wildlife.

DESCRIPTION
Trillium kurabayashii is a striking perennial plant native to the Pacific Northwest, prized for its elegant appearance and delicate beauty. Growing from a rhizomatous root system, it produces a single, upright stem topped with a whorl of three large, dark green, slightly glossy leaves. Its most striking feature is the deep maroon or reddish-purple flower, which emerges from the center of the leaf whorl and forms a star-like shape with three petals and three sepals. As the flower ages, it may fade to a lighter pink or white hue, adding visual interest. Thriving in moist, well-draining soil in partially to fully shaded locations, Trillium kurabayashii is ideal for woodland settings, shady gardens, or naturalized areas, where its attractive foliage and striking flowers make it a standout plant, especially when planted in groups or drifts. Additionally, it is valuable for native plant enthusiasts, providing important habitat and food sources for native wildlife.

 
  • Family: Melanthiaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 inches
    Width: 12 inches
    Foliage Color: Dark green, slightly glossy
    Flower Color: Initially deep maroon or reddish-purple, fading to lighter pink or white with age
    Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
    Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
    Water Requirements: Moist, well-draining soil
    Maintenance: Low maintenance
    Growing Zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
    Wildlife Attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinators; provides habitat for small mammals and birds

    This plant can be seen in the rock garden at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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