Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily)

Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) purple spotted flower with white petals in a close up.
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with spotted purple petals and green foliage in a close up.

Botanical names: Tricyrtis formosana, Compsoa formosana

Common name: Toad Lily

Family: Liliaceae    (Formerly:Uvulariaceae / Liliaceae)

Subfamily: Calochortoideae

Origin: East Asia

USDA Zone: 4-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Similar plants: Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily)


Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with purple spotted flowers and lush green plant foliage
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with numerous speckled purple flowers rising above green pointed leaves.
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with purple spotted white flower and green leaves close up
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) flower with purple spots and deep green foliage in the background
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with spotted purple flower buds covering lush green plant stalks
Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with spotted purple flowers emerging from long slender green leafy stems


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