Common Name | Toad Lily |
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Family | Convallariaceae |
Genus | Tricyrtis |
species | formosana |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Gold edged leaves. |
Landscape Value | Woodland and shade gardens. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 12" / 24" |
Soil (Garden) | Organic soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | Leaf damage evident if too dry, in air or root area. Prefers warm temperatures. Likes bright light, not hot sun. "It is normal for Tricyrtis to slough old roots during winter dormancy and regenerate new roots and growing points. |
Tricyrtis ‘Gilt Edge’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Superior vigor, large, gold-edged leaves and attractive orchid-like flowers. It's a stunning plant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 12″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | — |
pH | 5.4 – 6.6 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |