Toad Lily

Toad Lily

Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge'

This shade-tolerant perennial bears intricate, orchid-like flowers in late summer and autumn, one of the few perennials that blooms reliably in partial to full shade when the main perennial season is winding down.

  • Rhizomatous perennial, spreading by stolons.
  • Erect, somewhat zig-zagging stems.
  • Glossy leaves are variegated dark green with irregular yellow margins.
  • Star-shaped purple flowers are heavily freckled with darker spots.
  • Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.
  • Best in partial shade to full shade with moist, average, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Mature Spread (meters)
0.4 – 0.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Purple
Foliage Colour
Variegated
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grow in a moist, well-drained, humus rich soil, in partial to full shade. Pinch back in early summer to encourage more branching and a compact, bushy habit.  In Ontario climates, it is recommended planting in a sheltered location protected from frost so that you can enjoy the flowers later in the season. Protect with loose mulch in areas that do not have consistent snow coverage.

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