Buy Tricyrtis formosana 'Dark Beauty'

Also Known As

Tricyrtis 'Dark Beauty'
Tricyrtis 'Purple Beauty'
Dark Beauty Perennial Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 48"
W: 15"

planting zones

4a-8b

3.5" | $13.95

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Tricyrtis formosana 'Dark Beauty' plant details

Tricyrtis formosana 'Dark Beauty' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly 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 formosana 'Dark Beauty'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 48 IN tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, easy-to-grow, spotted leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis formosana 'Dark Beauty'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tricyrtis formosana ‘Dark Beauty’ displays exotic lavender flowers with heavy purple-blue spotting on arching stems. Toad Lily is a compact, mounding perennial with dark green foliage. 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

I think the toad lilies are marvelous. Unfortunately, they are less well known than they deserve since they bloom in late summer and fall. If they bloomed in spring when everyone was shopping they would be very popular. Trust me and try one out! Tricyrtis 'Dark Beauty' has loose cymes of amazing, white orchid-like flowers with multitudes of magenta-purple spots. These are borne on tall, upright stems with semi-clasping, slightly hairy, dark green, long oval leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An easy taller Toad Lily (can grow to 3-4' tall in the right conditions) with 2" purple spotted orchid-like flowers in September and October. 'Dark Beauty' is a welcome addition for fall color and is easy and will multiply if given an evenly moist soil with good winter drainage.