Toad lily
Tricyrtis hirta
Common Name: Toad lily
Genus: Tricyrtis
Species: hirta
Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Growth Rate: Average
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.80 m (80 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Partial shade or Deep shade | Spread: 0.60 m (60 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Purple, White |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: August to October |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
- Garden care: In cold areas of the country provide a deep dry winter mulch around the crown of the plant. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring while the plant is still dormant.
Sprays of exotic-looking, purple-spotted white flowers from August to October and hairy lance-shaped pale green leaves. This fascinating toad lily is one of our recommended plants. Ideal for adding vertical interest in a sheltered shady border or woodland garden specimens grown in cold areas of the country appreciate a deep dry winter mulch.
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