Common
name: "Toad Lily"
Latin name: Tricyrtis hirta
Native
to: Japan
Zone: 4 - 9
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: Bog plant
Flowers: Yes, Late summer
Height: 28" - 32"
Spread: 18" - 24"
Pests: Slugs
Sunshine:
Pictured: Tricyrtis
hirta
Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens
Cultural
information: "Toad Lily" is a clump
forming perennial. It produces unique, white Orchid like flowers
during late summer to early fall. Plant in partial to full shade
in compost rich, moist or boggy soils.
Breeders have developed three hybrid cultivars. Keep an eye out
for 'Miyazaki' which sports white flowers spotted with purple on
36" plants, 'Variegata' has gold variegated foliage, and
'White Towers' has white flowers on 24" plants.
