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    Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Variegata Toad Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata' plant details

    Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    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

    An attractive variegated form of formosana ex Heronswood stock that Dan brought back from Japan, very nice and quite rare in gardens, I find formosana a bit tender. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Tricyrtis formosana 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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