<i>Trillium kurabayashii</i> | Giant Purple Wakerobin
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.
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.
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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 birdsThis plant can be seen in the rock garden at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
