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Tricyrtis hirta (Toad lily)

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Botanical Name: Tricyrtis hirta try-SIR-tiss HER-tah

Common Name: Toad lily Synonyms: T. japonica Genus: Tricyrtis

The star-like blossoms of this species are white with rich purple spots and purple stigmas. It blooms in late summer to mid-autumn along arching stems up to 2.5 feet tall.
Noteworthy characteristics: These perennials are from moist woodlands and high elevations from eastern Asia to the Phillipines. They make subtle, but exotic, specimens for woodland borders.
Care: Grow in moist, but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Mulch plants in cold climates with little snow cover, and site in a sheltered location to protect blossoms from early frosts.
Propagation: Sow seed when fresh in a cold frame. Divide when still dormant in early spring.
Problems: Slugs, snails

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Spreads
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture	Medium to Wet
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color	Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style	Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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posted by homemadelivin
7/20/2011
Region: Midwest
Zone: 6

This plant is so cool! The flowers look like they could be little orchid flowers. I have had this plant for five years. The first couple years, it seemed to need more water to get established. I had one year where the leaves burnt at the tips. But, now that it is established, I water about once a week. And the foliage is lush green. My toad lily patch, is growing in a bed, that is on the outer canopy of a, Silver Maple tree. And has Leptinella squalida, syn. Cotula squalida, growing underneath it. And is growing next to Chasmanthium latifolium.

posted by waswas
6/20/2010
Region: Northeast
Zone: 4

A beautiful plant, however, last year I had trouble with rust and I had to severely trim the plant. Sadly I lost all flower buds. I have been trying to find out what caused the rust and what I can do to avoid it happening again this year. Unfortunately I have not come up with any answers yet.

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