Also known as Bashful Trillium · Catesby’s Trillium · Catesby’s Wakerobin
Bashful wakerobin (Trillium catesbaei) is a beautiful woodland perennial known for its large, nodding, fragrant pink to white flowers that bloom in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade to Dappled Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or filtered shade. Avoid direct, intense sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day, which can scorch the leaves.
Consistent Moisture, Moderate Summer Reduction
50% intensity
Maintain evenly moist soil during the growing season. Reduce watering substantially during summer dormancy, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures during the growing season (15-24°C). Requires a cool period for vernalization in winter (around 4-10°C) and can tolerate some frost.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. A light top-dressing of compost or leaf mold in spring is usually sufficient. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
Plant parts contain saponins which are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
During summer dormancy, reduce watering significantly, allowing the soil to dry out between infrequent, light waterings. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Remove spent flowers and seed stalks immediately after flowering to prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production.
Cut back yellowing or dying foliage in late summer or early autumn once it has naturally withered. This tidies the plant and allows for better air circulation.
Best propagated by division in late summer or early autumn after the foliage has died back. Carefully dig up the rhizome and divide it into sections, ensuring each piece has at least one bud.
Replant immediately in moist, well-draining soil. Seed propagation is slow and challenging.
Repot only when necessary, typically every 2-4 years, or when the plant outgrows its container. This is best done in late summer or early autumn when the plant is dormant.
Use a well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter and ensure the new pot offers adequate space for rhizome expansion.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bashful Wakerobin (Trillium catesbaei)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
| Species | Trillium catesbaei |
Similar in genus Trillium
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