Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge'
Toad Lily
Photo courtesy of Ball seed
- Green leaves with creamy-white margins
- Orchid-like, lavender-pink flowers with heavy purple spotting
- Blooms late summer-early fall
- Compact plant with arching stems
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Plants will spread over time by creeping rhizomes to form dense colonies. Plants can be divided in early spring or fall.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 18-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink, Purple
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Tricyrtis
Common Name: Toad Lily
Herbaceous perennial with shiny, green, broad lanceolate leaves. Small, star-shaped, lilly-like flowers in clusters come in a variety of colors including white, lavender and purple, often with spots. Bloom late summer to early fall. Great for borders, woodland gardens and shade gardens.