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Tricyrtis hirta

Also Known As

Hairy Toad Lily
Japanese Toad Lily
Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tricyrtis hirta plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis hirta

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis hirta

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A late summer and fall bloomer, this hardy perennial thrives in a moist, shady location, under trees or at the woodland border. The 1" white and purple spotted blooms are born at the terminal ends of the stems and have the appearance of a small exotic orchid. Supposedly the name Toad Lily is a reference to the spots and markings on the petals and their similarity to the spots on toad's skin. In zone 4 and 5, protect in the winter by covering with leaves or straw.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

This is the classic, easy to grow toad lily. 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.

An untoad-like toad lily. Erect stems carry clasping, broadly lance shaped leaves in the axils of which, each Autumn, are borne, purple spotted, white, orchid-like flowers. Softly haired and apple green a patch of this Japanese woodlander makes an arresting sight even before flowering. Winter dormant and slowly spreading. For a moist sheltered position and not especially happy during Perth's dry heat, better further south, it's never the less worth growing if a suitable spot can be found and also makes a fine pot subject. 0

By: Zephs

Fall blooming perennial for shade. Flowers are white speckled with purple. Orchid-like flowers show up best if seen up close. About 24" tall and spreading similarly