Common Name | Toad Lily |
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Family | Convallariaceae |
Genus | Tricyrtis |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
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? | Bright purple blue flowers. |
Landscape Value | Woodland or shade garden. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 14" / 24" |
Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers moist garden soil. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | Should be cut back in warm zones in spring. This variety blooms later then many Tricyrtis. "It is normal for Tricyrtis to slough old roots during winter dormancy and regenerate new roots and growing points. |
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa
*** 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. |
This Tricyrtis has medium stalks reaching up with green to purplish spotted foliage. Showy, terminal, up facing, star-shaped flowers of bright purple-blue make this a very desirable plant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 14″ / 24″
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″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |