Common Name | Variegated toad lily |
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Family | Convallariaceae |
Genus | Tricyrtis |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Purple, White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Dark stems, variegated leaves with wide cream margins. |
Landscape Value | Woodland or shade garden. Wonderful in containers. It doesn't get too tall or fall over. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 28" / 20" / 29" |
Soil (Garden) | Organic, moist with good drainage. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers moist garden soil. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | It is normal for Tricyrtis to slough old roots during winter dormancy and regenerate new roots and growing points Plants don't show strong variegation until the temperatures warm up. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
Tricyrtis ‘Imperial Banner’
*** 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. |
A very elegant sport of T. 'Empress' with cream and deep green variegated leaves and dark stems. The orchid-like flowers are heavily purple spotted over a white base. Flowers from August through September atop a compact plant. Prefers moist, woodland conditions. The Japanese will hold this one high! The roots need to be warm for the leaves to express the variegation.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 28″ / 20″ / 29″
Exposure: 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″ | 8 – 10 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |