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Tricyrtis latifolia

Also Known As

  • Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-28"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Tricyrtis latifolia plant details

Tricyrtis latifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow 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 latifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis latifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pure white lilly-like flowers. Green leaves.
One of the earliest species to bloom with orchid like yellow flowers with brown spots. (syn. Tricyrtis macropoda)

Gardening facts about Tricyrtis latifolia plant

How to Grow Tricyrtis latifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 24"

Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 15"-20"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Autumn Glow Toad Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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