Perennial Of The Day

Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki'

Toad Lily, Japanese Toad Lily

Type Perennial

Hardy range 4A to 8A

Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm

Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm

Growth rate Average

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full shade to partial sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Purple and white
Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes Toad lilies are grown primarily for their unusual spotted blossoms. They self-sow easily, and stem cuttings taken in the summer are easily rooted. These plants prefer a moist, well-drained soil and are able to tolerate a half day of sun. In the spring, cut away dead foliage only. Deadhead spent flowers after blooming and, in the fall, cut back to the ground. 'Miyazaki' is noted for its white lily-like blossoms that are heavily spotted in purple. This is an excellent plant for those shaded areas of the garden.

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