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Yellow Trillium

Trillium luteum, Melanthiaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (tolerated)Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White BaneberryActaea pachypoda
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Creeping PhloxPhlox subulata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Red TrilliumTrillium erectum

Closely related trilliums may compete for similar woodland resources and mycorrhizal partners

Great White TrilliumTrillium grandiflorum

Closely related trilliums may compete for similar woodland resources and mycorrhizal partners

Uses

Functions

Woodland Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Trillium grow in?

Yellow Trillium grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Trillium?

Good companions for Yellow Trillium include White Baneberry, Creeping Phlox.

Design guilds with Yellow Trillium and see companion relationships visually.

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