Tricyrtis hirta 'Toad Lily'

Description

This unusual plant resembles a delicate lily which needs to be seen close up so that the flowers can really be appreciated. The flowers are heavily spotted with purple and have a group of stigmas forming a solid cross protruding from the centre of each. This plant spreads slowly to form modest clumps in moist growing conditions elsewhere it is likely to struggle. An ideal plant for a shady spot it looks good growing among shrubs in dappled light but is also superb grown with hardy ferns.

Hardiness: Zones 5-9
Plant Use: Perennial
Exposure: Partial to Full Shade
Water Requirements: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall to Mid Fall

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Questions?

Call The Graybarn Nursery directly at 425-898-8265
or email us at graybarn@pacifictopsoils.com.