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Tricyrtis formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad'

Also Known As

  • Tricyrtis 'Blushing Toad'
  • Blushing Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Tricyrtis formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad' plant details

Tricyrtis formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad'

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

[BSWJ052] A relatively small form of the species, collected in Taiwan by Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones of Crûg Farm, England and brought to us by Jim Fox. The flowers are distinctly pink to red flushed, so heavily spotted that the spots tend to merge. They like a moist, humusy soil.

Gardening facts about Tricyrtis formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad' plant

How to Grow Tricyrtis formosana aff. glandosa 'Blu-Shing Toad'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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