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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

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Liliaceae

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Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — is a remarkable perennial that adds a touch of exotic elegance to any shade garden; perennial with multi-colored and purple and

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — under the canopy of larger trees or even nestled on the north side of buildings

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — heavily spotted with deep purple

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly known as Toad Lily; reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide, image 82

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — perennial with multi-colored and purple and red and white blooms; flower colors range from white to lavender, image 107

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 the garden

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — making it an ideal understory plant that adds texture and interest without dominating the space

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Preferring partial to full shade; heavily spotted with deep purple

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly referred to as Toad Lily; glossy green leaves that can be up to 6 inches long

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Flower colors range from white to lavender

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Preferring partial to full shade

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — perennial with multi-colored and purple and red and white blooms

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — under the canopy of larger trees or even nestled on the north side of buildings; arranged in an alternating pattern, image 119

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — multi-colored and purple and red and white flowers in the garden

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — under the canopy of larger trees or even nestled on the north side of buildings; arranged in an alternating pattern, image 92

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly referred to as Toad Lily; glossy green leaves that can be up to 6 inches long, image 88

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — speckled flowers appear in late summer to fall; this plant requires consistent moisture, with weekly watering advised, image 96

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — This unique plant demands well-draining soil rich in organic matter; perennial for half, image 93

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — making it an ideal understory plant that adds texture and interest without dominating the space; commonly referred to as Toad Lily

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Preferring partial to full shade; heavily spotted with deep purple, image 84

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 83

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Its blooms are a visual delight - orchid-like, image 122

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — commonly known as Toad Lily; reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet wide, image 109

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis Hirta) — Flower colors range from white to lavender; is a remarkable perennial that adds a touch of exotic elegance to any shade garden

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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Σ64, CC BY 3.0 · source
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KENPEI, CC BY 3.0 · source
Juni from Kyoto, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source
Motohiro Sunouchi, CC BY 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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