Trillidium (Trillium) govanianum

Trillidium (Trillium) govanianum is a rare Himalayan species of mid to high elevation forests.

The exact relationship between Himalayan trillium and the rest of the primarily North American genus Trillium is still being studied. Some researchers place this species within the genus Trillium and others believe it is different enough to warrant its very own genus, Trillidium. For our purposes this is an intriguing and rare woodland treasure with small red-purple petals and green sepals held above a trio of leaves. Will form a clump with time. Hardiness is unknown but it should have good hardiness as it reaches the subalpine of the Himalayas.

Common Name:  Himalayan Trillium

Family:  Trilliaceae (The Trillium Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6-9

Light:  Full Shade, Part Shade

Height:  4-8"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

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Fragrance:  No

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Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Forests of the Himalayas up to 3500 metres elevation into the subalpine zone.

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