After years of obscurity, the toad lilies are finally getting the attention they deserve. Their summer and autumn bloom is very welcome in the garden. Some also have colorful foliage.
In addition to some uncommon species, we offer a few new Japanese hybrids, many which were bred for cut flower use.
Easy in woodsy soil in light to medium shade. Not drought tolerant.
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Tricyrtis 'Amanogawa'Another new Japanese tricyrtis, probably a hybrid, but similar to T. hirta. It is grown for its pure white flowers with a few dark purple markings at the tips of the petals. It is easy in any good well-drained soil in shade. It is a good cut flower. ...
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Tricyrtis 'Kohaku'This is one of several Tricyrtis hybrids bred in Japan at least 15 years ago for the cut flower trade. It has an arching habit and very large cup-shaped flowers that are beautifully marked. A vigorous and very unusual hybrid. Very effective among roc...
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Tricyrtis 'Manten-no-hoshi'Spectacular new selection from Japan with white flowers heavily marked with rich purple. It is one of a number of Japanese selections made for the cut flower trade. The strong stems remain in bloom for weeks in the autumn garden. Easy in any humus-ri...
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Tricyrtis 'Mine-no-yuki'Beautiful, very vigorous Japanese Tricyrtis hirta hybrid with more or less upright stems bearing pink flowers with purple markings. Good cut flower and wonderful garden plant for fall bloom. Easy in humus-rich soil in shade; not drought-tolerant. USD...
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Tricyrtis 'Momoyama'Spectacular new toad-lily selection from Japan with pink flowers shading to white, without markings. The color is distinctive and unique for this group. It is one of a number of Japanese selections made for the cut flower trade. The strong stems rema...
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Tricyrtis affinisVery showy Japanese toad-lily with up-facing white flowers with purple spots in fall on erect stems. Easy woodland plant seldom seen in U.S. gardens. Grown from wild seed. USDA Zones 4-9.
2.5" pot. 1 plant unit....
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Tricyrtis formosana 'Autumn Glow'This species is a very dependable garden plant, creeping to form nice colonies, with pink/purple flowers in autumn. This new variation adds a yellow leaf margin to the list of reasons to grow this species. Easy in light to moderate shade in humus-ric...
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Tricyrtis hirta var. masamunei 'Minazuki'A new and very beautiful tricyrtis from Japan. The leaves come up gold in the spring, changing yellow and chartreuse with a dark green leaf margin and scattered green spots. The leaves are smooth, not hairy like normal Tricyrtis hirta. The stem is...
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Tricyrtis macrantha var. macranthopsisThis beautiful Japanese toad lily is also known as Tricytis macranthopsis. It grows on rocks on wooded hillsides in Japan, usually near running water. In late September the very large yellow bells bloom at the end of the pendant stalks. This looks be...
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Tricyrtis macropodaTall slender woodland perennial to 3', with oval green leaves and beautifully formed white flowers with purple spots perched on top. A really fine garden plant and cut flower that is too seldom seen. Summer bloom. Grown from wild seed. USDA Zones 4-9...
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Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 'Nakatsugawa'A magnificent new cultivar of one of the most beautiful Japanese species. Leaves are broad, somewhat succulent, with a broad cream margin that complements the pale yellow flowers in fall. This was introduced to me by Garden Chicory nursery in Nakatsu...
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