What is a toad lily?
Tricyrtis latifolia (Yellow Toad Lily) (syn. Tricyrtis bakeri, Tricyrtis makinoana. Tricyrtis pseudolatifolia) This upright, clumping species from northern Honshu, Japan is among the first of the toad lilies to flower. In early July, the 2′ stems, alternated with large glossy chartreuse-green leaves is topped with quarter size golden flowers.
What is Miyazaki toad lily?
Tricyrtis hirta ‘Miyazaki’ (Miyazaki Toad Lily) Tricyrtis hirta ‘Miyazaki’ is a seed strain of the Japanese native Tricyrtis hirta that was selected for its shorter, more arching habit than the typical species. In late summer and early fall, the 1″ purple and white spotted, orchid-like flowers burst forth in the leaf axils.
What is a Amanogawa toad lily?
Tricyrtis ‘Amanogawa’ (Milky Way Toad Lily) From Japan comes this splendid, but difficult to find, hybrid toad lily Tricyrtis perfoliata x Tricyrtis hirta). The rigid arching habit of the stem makes this toad lily perfect to arch over a rock, or through ferns.
What is a Formosan toad lily?
Tricyrtis formosana (Formosan Toad Lily) (syn. Tricyrtis amethystina, Tricyrtis stolonifera) This Taiwan native produces upright stems to 40″ tall, clothed in glossy green leaves. The terminal flower clusters, which start in August are white and heavily spotted purple.