Catsby's Trillium
Catsby’s Trillium (Trillium catesbaei): A Delicate Native Wildflower
Catsby’s Trillium is a stunning, shade-loving wildflower native to the southeastern U.S., known for its graceful, nodding pink or white blooms that contrast beautifully with its three whorled leaves. Unlike many trilliums, its flowers droop beneath the foliage, adding an elegant touch to woodland gardens. This perennial thrives in rich, well-drained soils and supports pollinators like bees and butterflies. As a low-maintenance, deer-resistant plant, Catsby’s Trillium is perfect for naturalized landscapes, shaded borders, and native plant gardens. Adding this rare and unique trillium to your garden enhances biodiversity while bringing seasonal beauty to shaded spaces.
Catsby’s Trillium (Trillium catesbaei): A Delicate Native Wildflower
Catsby’s Trillium is a stunning, shade-loving wildflower native to the southeastern U.S., known for its graceful, nodding pink or white blooms that contrast beautifully with its three whorled leaves. Unlike many trilliums, its flowers droop beneath the foliage, adding an elegant touch to woodland gardens. This perennial thrives in rich, well-drained soils and supports pollinators like bees and butterflies. As a low-maintenance, deer-resistant plant, Catsby’s Trillium is perfect for naturalized landscapes, shaded borders, and native plant gardens. Adding this rare and unique trillium to your garden enhances biodiversity while bringing seasonal beauty to shaded spaces.
Plant Specs:
-Botanical Name: Trillium catesbaei
-Common Name: Catesby’s Trillium
-Native Range: Southeastern United States
-Mature Size: 8-16 inches tall, 12 inches wide
-Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
-Soil Type: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
-Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained soil
-Bloom Time: April-May
-Flower Color: Pink (fades to lavender or white)
-Wildlife Benefits: Supports native bees and other pollinators
-Deer Resistance: Moderate
-Growth Habit: Upright, slow-growing, spreading via rhizomes