Tricyrtis 'Tojen'

Also Known As

Tricyrtis hirta 'Tojen'
Tojen Hairy Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Tricyrtis 'Tojen' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis 'Tojen'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, spotted leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis 'Tojen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tricyrtis hirta ‘Tojen’ displays exotic, lavender-purple flowers with white centers. A vigorous grower with large green leaves and clumping habit. If you need a fall blooming plant for the shade garden, Tricyrtis is a great choice. It prefers a moist but well-drained garden soil. Toad Lilies are generally late to emerge in spring.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Tojen' is unique among the toad lilies in having clear, unspotted petals that are white and edged in purple and pink. 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A hybrid with flowers that have almost no spots, bright white edged in lavender. Dark green foliage. Best in moist, humusy soil.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Like orchids, these lovely, shade-brightening flowers are lavender with a center star of white radiating to each petal's tip; a yellow throat ; deep purple stamen add to its elegance in the fall garden. PSh-Shade/Med

By: Forestfarm

This Japanese introduction of Toad Lily boasts beautiful unspotted orchid like flowers that dance like stars above large foliage. A must have late summer/fall blooming perennial for the shade garden, asking only for a well drained soil that has a remains adequately moist. 24" tall.