Yellow Trillium (Trillium Luteum) is a perennial herb in the Melanthiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Trillium luteum is a perennial wildflower with lemon-scented yellow flowers and mottled leaves, native to the southeastern United States.

Yellow Trillium

Yellow Trillium

Trillium Luteum

Trillium luteum is a perennial wildflower with lemon-scented yellow flowers and mottled leaves, native to the southeastern United States.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental spring flower

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Yellow Trillium

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Melanthiaceae
Genus:Trillium