Common Name | Toad Lily |
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Family | Convallariaceae |
Genus | Tricyrtis |
species | hirta |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green, Lime |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Variegated and gold-striped leaves, |
Landscape Value | Woodland or shade garden. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 15" / 26" |
Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers moist garden soil. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | Keep moist for best growth. "It is normal for Tricyrtis to slough old roots during winter dormancy and regenerate new roots and growing points. |
Tricyrtis ‘Lightning Strike’
*** 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. |
Its variegated and gold-striped leaves vary to a light center with a dark green 'lightning' along the edges. Lavender flowers come into view in fall.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 15″ / 26″
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 |