Trillium ovatum Wakerobin (Trilliaceae)

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Trillium ovatum
Wakerobin
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The Trillium ovatum plant species is found in Western N. America - Montana to British Columbia, south to California and Colorado. It is a member of the Trilliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wakerobin.

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Latin Name:  Trillium ovatum
Common Name:  Wakerobin
Family:  Trilliaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Rich woodlands[165]. Damp woods or boggy areas in partial shade, from low valleys to elevations of 2,000 metres[212].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep well-drained woodland or humus-rich soil in a somewhat shady position that remains moist in the summer[1, 42]. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil[200]. Grows well in open woodland[1]. Succeeds in deep shade[188]. Succeeds in a sunny position if the soil does not dry out[42]. Any transplanting is best done whilst the plants are in flower[200]. Plants can flower in two years from seed[138]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233], though slugs are very fond of the leaves[238].

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