Why is trillium called Wake Robin?
The plant takes its common name “wake robin” by analogy with the European robin, which has a red breast heralding spring. Likewise Trillium erectum is a spring ephemeral whose life-cycle is synchronized with that of the forests in which it lives.
Is it illegal to pick white trilliums in Ontario?
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not illegal to pick trilliums in Ontario. That’s when former Peterborough-Kawartha MPP and rural affairs minister Jeff Leal introduced a private members’ bill called the Ontario Trillium Protection Act. That legislation would have made it illegal to pick or dig up the white trillium.
Where can I find white trillium?
They are: White Trillium, Red Trillium, Painted Trillium, Drooping Trillium, and Nodding Trillium. All are found in the understory of rich, deciduous, or mixed forests. The Drooping Trillium is actually a species at risk here in Ontario primarily due to habitat loss and degradation.
How long do trilliums stay in bloom?
How to Grow Trillium Throughout the Season. Growth Habit: Trilliums grow 12 to 18 inches tall with three leaves and three petals on the flowers. The flowers range in color from white to deep red, depending on the species. They emerge in early spring, and flower for a few weeks depending on the weather.
Can you buy trillium plants?
Trilliums do not transplant well from the wild and many are actually endangered; therefore, they should be purchased from a reputable nursery that specializes in their care. They can also be propagated from seed, though flowering will not occur right away.
Do trilliums smell bad?
Back to our friend the trillium. Sometimes with plant names, their origins are obvious. Our trillium, however, does not smell sweet or spicy, hence the tag “stinking.”
What happens if you pick a trillium?
If You Pick a Trillium it Dies Picking the flower does not harm the plant. In fact, it prevents the plant from making seed, which allows it to spend more of its food reserves on enlarging the rhizome. It should actually flower better next year. Picking the green leaves will harm the plant.
Is trillium poisonous to dogs?
The Trillium erectum, usually found by mountain laurel and rhododendron, is known for smelling just like a wet dog, and Trillium sessile emits a yummy raw beef smell. (But the leaves of trilliums are toxic to pups!)
Can I pick trilliums?
THE SO-THOUGHT NO PICK ‘LAW’ Contrary to popular belief, it is not illegal to pick a white trillium in Ontario. It is not advisable to pick the flower though, as it can seriously injure the plant and it can take years to recover from the damage.
Do trillium flowers spread?
Trilliums are relatively easy to grow from their rhizomatous root but slow to develop and spread. To make up for it, the plants can live for up to 25 years.
When can I plant trilliums?
Planting: The best time to plant and divide trilliums is when they are dormant in late summer and early fall. Maintenance: Plants benefit from an annual dose of rich organic matter. Propagation: Trilliums are readily propagated by division.
Where to find white Trillium grandiflorum Wake Robin?
It is also the official wildflower of Ohio. In New England, it is rare in all the states except Vermont, where it grows in huge drifts near Lake Champlain.
What kind of light does white Wake Robin get?
More Information Associated SKUs AM018262 AM014331 (Bag of 3) AM018214 (B Common Name White Wake Robin, Wood Lily Botanical Name Trillium grandiflorum Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
How long does it take for white trillium to turn pink?
It is one of the very few plants in the flower kingdom which actually change color during bloom. After about a week or more, each flower slowly begins to change–from snow white to a shell pink. Then in a few days more, each pink one is a dark rose as the flower fades.
Where can I find the great white trillium?
In New England, it is rare in all the states except Vermont, where it grows in huge drifts near Lake Champlain. Unlike other Trilliums (such as the Red Trillium) which are solitary, standing alone in the woods, the Great White Trillium forms large drifts over the years, creating one of North Americas most beautiful spring wildflower displays.
