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Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu'

Also Known As

  • Tricyrtis 'Shirahototgisu'
  • Tricyrtis hirta 'Shirohotogisu'
  • Shirahototgisu Toad Lily
  • Shirohotogisu Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu' plant details

Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Toad lilies are wonderful plants for the late summer and fall shade garden. Most grow on elegant arching stems often with lightly mottled foliage. They produce multitudes of ornate orchid-like flowers that are usually white (sometimes yellow) with various degrees of purple spotting.
Our favorite Toad Lily, with ivory white flowers accented by lavender-tinted stamens. Blooms for us from late Aug-Oct. and seems to be more tolerant of drier soils.

Gardening facts about Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu' plant

How to Grow Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

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Zones

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Width: 24"

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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