Blue ridge wakerobin (Trillium stamineum)

Blue ridge wakerobin

Blue ridge wakerobin is a perennial herbaceous species that thrives in the shaded, moist woodlands of its native habitat. Characterized by its solitary, showy white bloom with three distinct petals atop a whorl of green, mottled leaves, each leaf broadly ovate in shape. The plant's enigmatic beauty peaks in spring when it carpets forest floors, signaling the seasonal transition.

Scientific classification

Species

Blue ridge wakerobin (Trillium stamineum)

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

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Single, upright stem up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall with a whorl of three broad, mottled leaves.

Dark maroon petals with distinctive twist, forming a solitary flower above the foliage.

Distinctive 6-parted berry-like capsule maturing in summer for seed dispersion by ants.

Smooth, round stem transitioning from green to deep purple, slender with consistent thickness.

Ovate leaves with mottled texture, simple structure, and clear vein pattern for identification.

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Care Guide for Blue ridge wakerobin

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Newly-planted blue ridge wakerobin requires frequent watering to prevent soil dryness until it adapts. Once established, reduce watering frequency, maintaining soil moisture while avoiding waterlogging.

Fertilize: Blue ridge wakerobin requires minimal fertilization: use organic fertilizers at planting and a small quantity of manure compost after frost in spring. A low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 NPK) can promote blooming. Avoid applying fertilizers directly on flowers or leaves.

Pruning: Blue ridge wakerobin features striking three-petaled flowers and unique foliage. Pruning should be minimal, ideally in early spring, focusing on dead leaves and spent stalks. Heavy pruning can stress the plant, while proper technique promotes blooming, reduces disease risk, and encourages vigorous growth.

Propagation: Blue ridge wakerobin propagates by sowing, taking 5-7 years to bloom, or by division after flowering. To divide, dig up the rhizome, ensuring 2 buds per part, plant 6 cm deep and 25 cm apart. Division can lead to quicker blooms but may risk plant death.

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