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    • Photo of Tricyrtis species foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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    Tricyrtis species

    Also Known As

    • Toad Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Tricyrtis species plant details

    Tricyrtis species is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer chocolate and orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis species

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and orange blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: spotted leaves, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis species

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Toad lily from a UBC collection in Sichuan which is a superior foliage plant with bold black mottlings especially vivid on the new growth. In bright shade to part sun this has strong vertical stems which have late summer buff to amber-brown flowers. This is pretty neat.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Tricyrtis species plant

    How to Grow Tricyrtis species

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Tricyrtis macranthopsis

    aka Tricyrtis macrantha ssp. macranthopsis, Tricyrtis macrantha var. macranthopsis, Toad Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Tricyrtis macranthopsis flower, foliage by Kenpei
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    Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki'

    aka Tricyrtis Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki Hybrids', Miyazaki Toad Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki' close-up, flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'

    aka Tricyrtis hirta 'Lightning Strike', Lightning Strike Toad Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-20"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Tricyrtis 'Sinonome'

    aka Tricyrtis hirta 'Shimona', Sinonome Toad Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tricyrtis 'Sinonome' flower by Sylvia Sassen
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    Tricyrtis formosana 'Autumn Glow'

    aka Autumn Glow Toad Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Tricyrtis formosana 'Autumn Glow' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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