This herbaceous rhizomatous perennial has upright reddish brown stems with a terminal whorl of foliage and forms a clump. It has dark blue-green elliptical leaves and the solitary white funnel-shaped flowers appear in early spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Trillium nivaleis naturally found in south-east North America from western Pennsylvania to Missouri and Nebraska growing in woodlands.

It prefers a well-drained, organic rich moist soil in a semi-shaded protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Snow Trillium it is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small gardens along herbaceous borders or used in shaded rockeries as a specimen. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing from division in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. It is also planted in woodland settings or on peaty banks along water courses. This plant has a reputation of being difficult to grow and dislikes disturbance. ID 3132

Trillium (TREE-lee-um) nivale (nee-VAH-lay)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family