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Also Known As

  • Tricyrtis 'Samurai'
  • Samurai Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' plant details

Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of light blue flowers and leaves trimmed with creamy white. Prefers shady conditions and regular, even moisture. Attracts hummingbirds and is deer resistant.
Striking with dark-spotted purple blooms above green-edged, cream centered variegated foliage, this vigorous but compact cultivar grows to 16". PSh-Sh/M
Zn 4. Gold variegated foliage. Spotted pink flower
Smaller in stature than the other Tricyrtis cultivars we offer, the wine-colored upright stems of this garden
Small, purple, lily-like flowers with dark purple spots late summer, deciduous, clump forming, Zones 6-8
Clusters of light blue flowers in late summer on stems with leaves trimmed with creamy white.

Gardening facts about Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' plant

How to Grow Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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