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    • Photo of Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven' flower by Avant Gardens

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    Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven' plant details

    Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - 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 formosana 'Gates of Heaven'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: spotted leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A very golden leaved form of Toad Lily with spotted purple orchid like flowers in August and September. It's a great addition for the shade garden, both for its foliage and late time of bloom. 12-15".

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven' plant

    How to Grow Tricyrtis formosana 'Gates of Heaven'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    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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    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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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-20"

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