Toad Lily. An erect perennial with softly hairy stems and glossy dark green leaves. Upward-facing, star-shaped white to pinkish white or pinkish purple flowers, spotted inside early autumn. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers September to October. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Tricyrtis formosana
An erect perennial with softly hairy stems and glossy dark green leaves. Upward-facing, star-shaped white to pinkish white or pinkish purple flowers, spotted inside early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Tricyrtis |
|---|---|
| Species | formosana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Toad Lily |
| Flower Colour | white, pink, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Convallariaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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