Trillium Species, American Wood Lily, Ill-Scented Wakerobin, Southern Nodding Trillium

Trilliumrugelii

Genus
Trillium (TRIL-ee-um)
Species
rugelii (roo-GEL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama(2 reports)

Auburn, Alabama

Tunnel Hill, Georgia

Rehoboth, Massachusetts

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | June 2010 | positive

This trillium is also endemic to Alabama and is one beautiful plant.

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Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) | November 2007 | neutral

Endemic to Tennessee, USA, this trillium is now regarded as rather rare and endangered in the wild. However, it is becoming more common i...Read More

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Tunnel Hill, GA (Zone 7a) | March 2004 | positive

I'm not sure why this plant is labeled "ill-scented" as it has a fruity scent to me - like mangoes.

This is a tall robust ...Read More

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