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Also Known As

Tricyrtis 'Gilt Edge'
Gilt Edge Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

3.5 inch pot | $16

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Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge' plant details

Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(VARIEGATED TOAD LILY) This tough, pretty perennial is NO toad! Forms a colony of upright stems to 2’ on expanding rhizomes (non-invasive), give it 2-3’ to show off in. Green leaves have a golden edge…blooms appear in fall, pale lilac orchid like flowers spotted with purple, at the perfect time when garden companions are fading. Likes a morning sun or bright shade position and loose, moist, fertile soil. Has been vigorous and forgiving for us. USDA Z6

By: Secret Garden Growers

This lovely, compact toad lily features lush-green foliage with irregular creamy-white to bright-chartreuse margins. Creates a mounding clump to 12-24" tall and will eventually spread to 36" wide. The unusual late-summer flowers are milky-white with heavy wine-purple spotting and golden throats. This perennial is wonderful for shady borders or containers. PSh-Sh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Tricyrtis formosana ‘Gilt Edge’ displays dark pink and white, orchid-like flowers, heavily spotted and streaked with purple. The leaves are variegated with creamy yellow edges. 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

The subtle enhancement of a narrow creamy yellow margin sets this form of Toad Lily apart. Lavender purple spotted orchid like flowers are borne on branched stems in late summer and early fall. Plants enjoy an evenly moist soil in partial shade, grow 20-24" tall and spread when given room.

By: Avant Gardens

Fine gold edge on leaves; flowers white w/Purple spots.

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Nice little variegated version of this plant. Not quite hardy for us, but very nice where it is. Unlike many species which tend have their foliage get a little ratty by the time they flower, this looks great right up to the very end. Zone 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge' plant

How to Grow Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant