Quick answer: Pacific trillium (Trillium ovatum) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist, Wet |
| Soil | Cool, moist soils |
| Bloom | Feb-Jun |
| Height | Up to 20 in |
| Wildlife value | Attracts other showy insects |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Pacific trillium
Where is Pacific trillium native?
Pacific trillium (Trillium ovatum) is native to California, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pacific trillium bloom?
Pacific trillium blooms Feb-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pacific trillium need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist, Wet. Soil: Cool, moist soils. Mature height: Up to 20 in.
Is Pacific trillium good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts other showy insects.
Is Pacific trillium deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pacific trillium is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Pacific trillium?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Trillium ovatum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pacific trillium.
- Douglas iris Iris douglasiana
- Tall Oregon grape Mahonia aquifolium
- Henderson's shooting star Dodecatheon hendersonii
- Vine maple Acer circinatum
- Farewell-to-spring Clarkia amoena
- Checker lily Fritillaria affinis
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