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Samurai Toad Lily

Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai

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Overview

Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai', commonly called Samurai Toad Lily, is a perennial that boasts unique, orchid-like flowers with purple spots on a creamy white background. This shade lover reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to a foot wide. It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring moist, well-drained soil. 'Samurai' stands out with its striking golden-edged foliage, adding variegated interest even when not in bloom.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 9–11Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — orchid-like flowers with purple spots on a creamy white background
Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — commonly called Samurai Toad LilySamurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — is a perennial that boasts uniqueSamurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — This shade lover reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to a foot wide

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
0.5–0.75 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — orchid-like flowers with purple spots on a creamy white background
Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — commonly called Samurai Toad Lily
Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — is a perennial that boasts unique
Samurai Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Formosana 'Samurai) — This shade lover reaches 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to a foot wide

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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