Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily)

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

Plant form: Small

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.

Watering: Moderate

Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; unusual color

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with numerous speckled purple flowers rising above green pointed leaves.

Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) flower with purple spots and deep green foliage in the background

Tricyrtis formosana (Toad Lily) with spotted purple flowers emerging from long slender green leafy stems

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