toad lily
Tricyrtis latifolia
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
Size12 to 24 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Notes
Toad lily (Tricyrtis latifolia) is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland borders, and fall color. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade. It blooms in early to mid autumn with yellow flowers speckled with burgundy dots. The light green leaves have no mottling.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Cinnamon fern, and Gladiator ornamental onion.