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Toad Lily

Tricyrtis hirta

Toad Lily is a flower in the Liliaceae family. It grows best in part shade to shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-8.

Varieties

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  • Toad Lily

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Perennial (division) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Orchid-like spotted flowers in fall; shade.

    Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is a shade perennial that saves its show for fall, when its arching stems line up with intricate orchid-like, purple-spotted blooms.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Tricyrtis hirta|Hardiness zones: 4-8|Propagation: division|Light: Part shade to shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 2-3 feet

Family
Liliaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Bush
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
4-8
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
1–2 ft
Sun
Part shade to shade
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-30°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Division
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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