Overview
Trillium erectum 'Album' is a perennial in the genus Trillium, part of the Melanthiaceae family. It typically grows around 0.4 m tall. Trillium erectum 'Album' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
About
Trillium erectum 'Album' is a perennial in the Melanthiaceae grown for its single white flowers and compact 0.4 m height. It blooms in the UK from April to May. The plant suits positions from full sun to full shade and prefers moist but well-drained sandy, loamy or clay soils. It is fully hardy (H7) and also falls within USDA zones 4–9.
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About the genus
Trillium is a genus of about fifty flowering plant species in the family Melanthiaceae. Trillium species are native to temperate regions of North America and Asia, with the greatest diversity of species found in the southern Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States.
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In the garden
Trillium erectum 'Album' is a perennial with a restrained habit, originating from parts of eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec). In the UK it produces white flowers in April–May on plants that reach about 0.4 m tall, offering an early-season presence before many perennials are fully active. For cultivation, provide a site that stays moist but drains freely; the cultivar tolerates sandy, loamy and clay soils if water does not stagnate. Light levels can range from full sun to full shade, so choose a spot that matches the seasonal light pattern you have available. The H7 rating means the plant is fully hardy through typical UK winters, and it corresponds to USDA hardiness zones 4–9. Select a position where a 0.4 m tall spring-flowering perennial fits into the sequence of your beds or borders, and avoid heavy waterlogging through winter. Expect reliable white blooms in April–May that mark the species' spring appearance and then retreat as the season advances.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Trillium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Trillium erectum 'Album' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Native to
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Trillium erectum 'Album'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Trillium erectum 'Album'?
Trillium erectum 'Album' prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Trillium erectum 'Album' need?
Trillium erectum 'Album' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Trillium erectum 'Album' grow?
Trillium erectum 'Album' reaches a height of 0.4 m.
Is Trillium erectum 'Album' hardy in the UK?
Trillium erectum 'Album' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Trillium erectum 'Album'?
Seed, Division.
