Spotted Wakerobin
Trillium maculatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL, FL, GA, SC
Pollinators
beetles, flies
Spotted wakerobin is a charming spring wildflower that produces distinctive three-petaled white blooms with dark red centers above whorled leaves. This native ephemeral perennial emerges in early spring, flowers for several weeks, then goes dormant by summer, leaving no trace above ground.
In an HOA neighborhood
Spotted Wakerobin takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Disappears completely by summer leaving bare spots
- Very informal woodland appearance
- May be viewed as weeds by unfamiliar neighbors
Wildlife value
The flowers attract beetles and flies for pollination. Seeds are dispersed by ants, helping establish new colonies in woodland gardens.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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