Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer or early fall.
Also known as Bent Trillium · Bent Trilllium · Declined Trillium
Drooping trillium (Trillium flexipes) is a woodland perennial with nodding white flowers that mature to pink. Native to eastern North America, it thrives in moist, shaded
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial to full shade
25% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or shade from deciduous trees
Keep soil consistently moist
75% intensity
Reduce watering as foliage dies back
Rich, moist, well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate
50% intensity
Requires a period of cold stratification for germination; prefers cool summers
Lightly
25% intensity
Use balanced fertilizer in spring; compost or leaf mold is ideal
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer or early fall.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation, although this is not strictly necessary for plant health. Cut back dead or yellowing foliage in late summer or early fall to maintain tidiness and prevent disease.
Propagate by division of rhizomes in late summer or early fall, just as the plant begins to go dormant. Seeds can be sown fresh, but germination is slow and erratic, often taking several years.
Repot plants only when necessary, typically every 2-3 years, preferably in late summer or early fall. Use a well-draining, humus-rich potting mix.
Ensure the rhizome is planted at the correct depth, with the growing tip just below the surface.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Drooping Trillium (Trillium flexipes)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
| Species | Trillium flexipes |
Similar in genus Trillium
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