Western Trillium
Trillium ovatum
zones 2-6
40 seeds
Note: Trillium seeds are difficult to grow from dry seeds. However, following the description, I have listed a method which has succeeded with the sprouting of a few seeds. I package 40 seeds per packet and hopefully, with care and patience, a few will sprout. That said, if you contact me and request a fresh seed capsule to be sent next spring, I will let you know when they are ripe and available.
Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) is found in western North America, from southern British Columbia and the tip of southwestern Alberta to central California, east to Idaho and western Montana. There is an isolated population in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Western Trillium is considered the showiest of the western North American trilliums. Its flower opens white and gradually turns from pink to deep purple as it ages. The type specimen for this species was gathered by Meriwether Lewis in 1806 along the Columbia River during the trip of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Trilliums are slow to develop and spread. However, the plants are extremely long-lived and can thrive for up to 25 years.
Upon receiving the seeds, soak them in spring water overnight. Place the soaked seed on one half of a clean thin cotton towel that has NOT been washed with any scented detergent or dried with fabric softener. Carefully fold the other half of the towel over the seeds. Keep warm and moist for 90 or more days. This conditioning should stimulate germination when a tiny root will emerge from the seed. In general, trillium seedlings do not produce a green leaf during their first season. The sprouted seeds are then kept damp and moved to a cold area (vegetable crisper of the refrigerator works) for 90-120 days.
Transfer the sprouted seeds to the prepared garden area, planting them 1 inch deep. Trilliums need early season sunlight. Even though it is a woodland species, the dormant plant needs to be warmed by the early spring sun. It is best to avoid planting them in a location that never gets sun (such as the north side of a building). Mulch with leaf litter. The seedling develops in the dark underground for almost a year before sending a green leaf up.
Trillium ovatum
zones 2-6
40 seeds
Note: Trillium seeds are difficult to grow from dry seeds. However, following the description, I have listed a method which has succeeded with the sprouting of a few seeds. I package 40 seeds per packet and hopefully, with care and patience, a few will sprout. That said, if you contact me and request a fresh seed capsule to be sent next spring, I will let you know when they are ripe and available.
Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) is found in western North America, from southern British Columbia and the tip of southwestern Alberta to central California, east to Idaho and western Montana. There is an isolated population in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Western Trillium is considered the showiest of the western North American trilliums. Its flower opens white and gradually turns from pink to deep purple as it ages. The type specimen for this species was gathered by Meriwether Lewis in 1806 along the Columbia River during the trip of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Trilliums are slow to develop and spread. However, the plants are extremely long-lived and can thrive for up to 25 years.
Upon receiving the seeds, soak them in spring water overnight. Place the soaked seed on one half of a clean thin cotton towel that has NOT been washed with any scented detergent or dried with fabric softener. Carefully fold the other half of the towel over the seeds. Keep warm and moist for 90 or more days. This conditioning should stimulate germination when a tiny root will emerge from the seed. In general, trillium seedlings do not produce a green leaf during their first season. The sprouted seeds are then kept damp and moved to a cold area (vegetable crisper of the refrigerator works) for 90-120 days.
Transfer the sprouted seeds to the prepared garden area, planting them 1 inch deep. Trilliums need early season sunlight. Even though it is a woodland species, the dormant plant needs to be warmed by the early spring sun. It is best to avoid planting them in a location that never gets sun (such as the north side of a building). Mulch with leaf litter. The seedling develops in the dark underground for almost a year before sending a green leaf up.
Trillium ovatum
zones 2-6
40 seeds
Note: Trillium seeds are difficult to grow from dry seeds. However, following the description, I have listed a method which has succeeded with the sprouting of a few seeds. I package 40 seeds per packet and hopefully, with care and patience, a few will sprout. That said, if you contact me and request a fresh seed capsule to be sent next spring, I will let you know when they are ripe and available.
Western Trillium (Trillium ovatum) is found in western North America, from southern British Columbia and the tip of southwestern Alberta to central California, east to Idaho and western Montana. There is an isolated population in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Western Trillium is considered the showiest of the western North American trilliums. Its flower opens white and gradually turns from pink to deep purple as it ages. The type specimen for this species was gathered by Meriwether Lewis in 1806 along the Columbia River during the trip of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Trilliums are slow to develop and spread. However, the plants are extremely long-lived and can thrive for up to 25 years.
Upon receiving the seeds, soak them in spring water overnight. Place the soaked seed on one half of a clean thin cotton towel that has NOT been washed with any scented detergent or dried with fabric softener. Carefully fold the other half of the towel over the seeds. Keep warm and moist for 90 or more days. This conditioning should stimulate germination when a tiny root will emerge from the seed. In general, trillium seedlings do not produce a green leaf during their first season. The sprouted seeds are then kept damp and moved to a cold area (vegetable crisper of the refrigerator works) for 90-120 days.
Transfer the sprouted seeds to the prepared garden area, planting them 1 inch deep. Trilliums need early season sunlight. Even though it is a woodland species, the dormant plant needs to be warmed by the early spring sun. It is best to avoid planting them in a location that never gets sun (such as the north side of a building). Mulch with leaf litter. The seedling develops in the dark underground for almost a year before sending a green leaf up.