Description
Pure white trio of petals atop whorl of leaves in May. Ephemeral.
Trillium grandiflorum Large flowered Trillium, Wake robin Z 4-8
$6.25/barerootPure white trio of petals atop whorl of leaves in May. Ephemeral.
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