Trillium chloropetalum aka Giant Trillium

Trillium chloropetalum, also known as giant trillium, giant wakerobin, or common trillium, is a robust woodland perennial endemic to the western U.S. state of California, particularly in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. This perennial herbaceous plant stands at around 60cm high and features upright, red-tinted stems that bear three diamond-shaped green leaves, which are beautifully mottled with cream, dark green, or maroon. Blooming from late February to early or mid-April, Trillium chloropetalum showcases upright and often scented flowers that are positioned directly above the leaves. The petal color of these flowers can range from dark red to white, with variations including cream, yellow, dark red, purple, or brown. Similar to other Trillium species, this plant forms clumps and thrives in shady woodland habitats. Notably, the variety Trillium chloropetalum var. giganteum, distinguished by its deep maroon flower petals, was recognized with the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993.