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Toad Lily

Tricyrtis Hirta

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Overview

Tricyrtis hirta, commonly known as Toad Lily, showcases exotic, star-shaped, purple-spotted flowers, blooming in late summer to fall. Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil, reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide. Its unique blooms and graceful arching stems add a touch of elegance to woodland gardens and shaded borders. Hardy in zones 4-9, it offers late-season interest.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Perennial
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly referred to as Toad Lily; glossy green leaves that can be up to 6 inches long, image 61
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly known as Toad Lily; reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide, image 55Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it offers late-season interest; this unique plant demands well-draining soil rich in organic, image 60Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — blooming in late summer to fall; under the canopy of larger trees or even nestled on the north side of buildings, image 56Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — preferring locations with dappled shade to full shade; making it an ideal understory plant that adds texture and, image 64Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — it thrives in Zones 4 through 9; hardy in zones 4-9, it offers late-season interest, image 63Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Tricyrtis hirta is sure to add intrigue and beauty to the landscape; preferring partial to full shade, image 78+129

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly referred to as Toad Lily; glossy green leaves that can be up to 6 inches long, image 61
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly known as Toad Lily; reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide, image 55
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it offers late-season interest; this unique plant demands well-draining soil rich in organic, image 60
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — blooming in late summer to fall; under the canopy of larger trees or even nestled on the north side of buildings, image 56
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — preferring locations with dappled shade to full shade; making it an ideal understory plant that adds texture and, image 64
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — it thrives in Zones 4 through 9; hardy in zones 4-9, it offers late-season interest, image 63
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Tricyrtis hirta is sure to add intrigue and beauty to the landscape; preferring partial to full shade, image 78
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — heavily spotted with deep purple; speckled flowers appear in late summer to fall, image 99
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — blooming in late summer to fall; under the canopy of larger trees or even nestled on the north side of buildings, image 110
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide; multi-colored and purple and red and white flowers in, image 112
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — arranged in an alternating pattern along arching stems; blooming in late summer to fall, image 101
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Tricyrtis hirta is sure to add intrigue and beauty to the landscape
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — speckled flowers appear in late summer to fall; this plant requires consistent moisture, with weekly watering advised, image 69
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — preferring locations with dappled shade to full shade
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — This plant requires consistent moisture, with weekly watering advised especially during dry spells
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide; multi-colored and purple and red and white flowers in, image 58
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — providing a burst of color when many other plants are fading
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — it thrives in Zones 4 through 9
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Its unique blooms and graceful arching stems add a touch of elegance to woodland gardens and shaded borders, image 113
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — preferring locations with dappled shade to full shade; making it an ideal understory plant that adds texture and, image 118
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — it thrives in Zones 4 through 9; hardy in zones 4-9, it offers late-season interest
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — enriching the biodiversity of the space; providing a burst of color when many other plants are fading, image 76
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — arranged in an alternating pattern along arching stems; blooming in late summer to fall, image 74
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Its unique blooms and graceful arching stems add a touch of elegance to woodland gardens and shaded borders, image 86
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