Giant Trillium

Giant trillium is a perennial wildflower native to moist forests and woodlands of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. Emerging in early spring, it produces a single whorl of three broad, mottled green leaves and a solitary, showy white flower that sits directly above them. As the bloom ages, it often turns pink or purple before fading. Preferring rich, shaded soils, T. albidum is an important understory species that provides early-season nectar and pollen for insects. Its striking flowers and seasonal presence make it a signature component of spring wildflower displays in Northwest forests. They are sometimes called wake-robin because they bloom in early spring as the robins begin to nest.