Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'

Also Known As

Tricyrtis hirta 'Lightning Strike'
Lightning Strike Toad Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-20"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' plant details

Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Lightning Strike'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With colorful leaves as well as intriquing flowers,this Toadlily offers dark- green leaves mottled with yellow along with its intricate lavender flowers. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Tricyrtis hirta ‘Lightning Strike’ displays exotic pale mauve flowers with purple-blue spotting on arching stems. Compact, mounding perennial with green foliage streaked with gold. 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

Striking toad lily, literally, with handsome imbricate leaves streaked spring green and dark and light yellow and late season, purple-speckled white flowers. Perfect plant for the shade garden where even moisture can be applied and slugs and snails can be denied. Quickly makes a substantial clump. Regular fertilizer and mulch is helpful. Probably USDA zone 4, even colder with mulch.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' plant

How to Grow Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'

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