Japanese toad lily
Tricyrtis hirta (incl. hybrids)
Overview
Japanese toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta (incl. hybrids)) is a species of fragranced, hardy perennial from East Asia. Growing up to 90cm, it is a bushy plant with arching stems and thin, lance-shaped leaves. Late summer displays an abundance of white or mottled flowers, each shaped like stars and flushed with purple or pink. This species is easily grown in moist, shady spots and is ideal for the shady part of a flower bed or a lightly shaded border. Deer and rabbit resistant, blooms can often be seen until late autumn.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent
Light
Deep shade, Filtered shade, Part sun/part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-4.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, May.
Propagation
Division, Root Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Slugs, snails, Pest resistant, Disease resistant .
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