Red Trillium
(Trillium erectum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 0.5 - 1.5 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: Red / Maroon
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - May)
Fruit Type: Drupe (Berry)
Fruit Color: Brown / Red
Autumn Color: N/A (Dormant)
Sun Conditions: Part Shade / Full Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low / Medium
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Red Wakerobin
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Red Trillium flowers are a pollen and nectar source for certain pollinators. The fruits can occasionally be eaten by birds / small mammals. Seed elaiosomes are eaten by ants. It is a larval host for a couple of caterpillar species.