Water
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Water when the top centimeter of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering as the plant enters dormancy in summer.
Also known as Dwarf White Trillium · Dwarf White Wakerobin · Snow Wakerobin
Snow trillium (Trillium nivale) is a delicate spring ephemeral with solitary white flowers, blooming very early in its native woodland habitat.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun, protected from harsh afternoon sun.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil moist but not saturated, especially during spring growth.
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cool spring temperatures and tolerates moderate summer heat when dormant.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring with organic matter or slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Water when the top centimeter of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering as the plant enters dormancy in summer.
Deadheading spent flowers is the only necessary pruning. Remove any dead or damaged foliage in late fall after it has yellowed and died back. This helps prevent fungal diseases and tidies the appearance.
Propagation is primarily through division of established clumps in late summer or early fall. Seeds can be sown fresh, but germination is notoriously slow and often requires stratification over multiple winters.
Repotting is rarely needed for snow trilliums. If you must divide, repot divisions into well-draining woodland soil in small pots or directly into their intended garden location in late summer or early fall.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Snow Trillium (Trillium nivale)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus | Trillium |
| Species | Trillium nivale |
Similar in genus Trillium
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