Native Plant Spotlight | Red Trillium

Native to Riverwoods, Red Trillium (Trillium Erectum) is a rare perennial wildflower listed on the Illinois endangered list. The flowers have an unpleasant scent and are vulnerable to the white-tailed deer.

• Ornamental Value: produces a single maroon flower that grows above its leaves. It blooms in mid to late spring for about 2 - 3 weeks. 
• Growing Conditions: prefers light shaded areas in the spring and full shade in the summer. It grows best in moist soil with loam (sand, silt and clay) and is often found in rich deciduous woodlands.
• Mature Size: the flower is 3/4 - 2 feet tall. Individual leaves are 3 - 8 inches long. The flower is about 2 inches across.

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Cost-Share Program

To help restore the ecological health of our woodlands, residents are encouraged to plant native trees, shrubs, flowers and other plant species.  You might qualify for a Native Tree & Shrub Planting cost-share program, with the Village covering half of the cost of the plants and the planting. 

Your property may qualify for one or more of the Village's Cost-Share programs, which can not only help restore the ecological health of Riverwoods, but can also improve your property's ornamental landscape and real estate value. To see which cost-share programs your property qualifies for, request an Ecological Consultation with the Village Ecologist.