One of the many variegated forms of hirta that has been selected over the years this has a neat narrow edge of creamy white on the leaves and the typical purple speckled hirta flowers. Tricyrtis is a genus in the lily family lilaceae commonly called toad lilies. Recently recollected from the mountains of taiwan and correctly identified as t. This page was last edited on 16 december 2019, at 07. Perfect for a moist woody spot, tricyrtis bloom when many other shade lovers are long done. Preferring a sheltered semishaded site with adequate moisture they make ideal subjects for the woodland garden. Tricyrtis hirta tojen romence gardens online store. Plant profile for tricyrtis hirta toadlily perennial. The same agricultural station produced other forms of the speckled toad lily, with differing leaves. Tall stems are topped with wonderfully exotic, orchid type flowers late summer autumn. Tricyrtis hirta taiwan atrianne as i visited the rhs garden at wisley today, i walked through the garden centre on my way out.
A vigorous tricyrtis that forms an attractive mound of speckled foliage topped with multiple branched sprays of orchidlike blooms in late summer, early fall. It features white to pale lilac flowers with dark purple spots in fall. Interestingly hototogisu is the japanese common name for all tricyrtis. Architectural, beds and borders, cottageinformal, waterside, woodland. Shades of pink all shades of pink through to carmine red with brown purple spotsheight 80cm 32in. They are valued garden plants in large part because of their unique flowers, ability to flower in shade and late summer to fall bloom time. Tricyrtis hirta, the toad lily, or hairy toad lily, is a japanese species of hardy perennial plants in. With pretty flowers that resemble those of an orchid these hardy rhizomatus perennials flower in autumn and are a great addition to the garden. Media in category tricyrtis hirta the following 55 files are in this category, out of 55 total. Sep 18, 2008 view picture of tricyrtis, toad lily blue wonder tricyrtis hirta at daves garden. This delightful genus of colorful perennials from asia will thrive in most gardens. This upright perennial has bellshaped, white flowers carried in clusters in late summer and early autumn.
Tricyrtis hirta plant finder missouri botanical garden. These perennial herbaceous plants, native to asia from the himalayas to japan and the philippines, are generally found in shady conditions on the edge of forests. Tricyrtis is a genus of asian flowering plants in the lily family, with approximately 20 known. Tricyrtis are exotic, orchidlike flowers that bloom profusely in the shade. Their offer of tricyrtis is rather limited and those that were for sale were only a common selection. These plants are known as hototogisu cuckoo in japan, this name is derived from the spotted nature of the flowers. Hototogisu or toad lily, tricyrtis hirta, and garden cosmos or mexican. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Tricyrtis hirta creates a delightful display as summer transitions into autumn, from august through to october. Tricyrtis exquisite flowers that add a touch of the exotic to borders in the autumn. Introduction to tricyrtis tricyrtis toad lilies is a shadeloving perennial in the lily family whose small but beautiful and intricately designed orchidlike flowers stop people in their tracks. When looking for woodland garden plants that flower after the spring season, tricyrtis head a very short list. Leafy, arching stems produce a fall display of bizarre starshaped flowers, often marked with spots of dark purple. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Tricyrtis japonica, tricyrtis masamunei tricyrtis hirta is the species that comes to mind when most gardeners hear the word toad lily. Tricyrtis plant growing guide how to grow toad lily. A compact form of the toad lilly, hototogisu is a fantastic addition to any garden. Tricyrtis latifolia hototogisu paddenlelie 1 plant tricyrtis hototogisu produceert grote hoeveelheden. Tojen was next to flower begining july but has a more arching habit than upright. Features small, lilylike flowers 1 inch long with six showy tepals similar appearing sepals and petals. It is native to taiwan and to nanseishoto also known as the ryukyu islands, part of japan. My photographic notes about the four seasons in kamakura or the gardens of zen.
Amethyst which grows upright, was the first to bloom with striking purple edge that at times changes deep blue. It is used as a border or mass planting in shade gardens. Tricyrtis hirta miyazaki is named for the miyazaki agricultural experiment station, miyazaki university, japan, where this cultivar was developed. Tricyrtis hirta seeds easy to grow, exotic look 5 seeds in late summer, just when other perennials are beginning to go dormant, the exotic toad lily will burst into bloom. The genus has a native range from the himalayas to eastern asia, including china, japan, philippines and taiwan, and a few species are cultivated for their ornamental qualities in other parts of the world. Add exotic fall bloom to a woodland planting of ferns, japanese maple, hellebores and american beautyberry. This exotic perennial prefers moist to wet, welldrained, slightly acidic soils in partial shade. Tricyrtis perennial toad lilies for the woodland garden.
Tricyrtis hirta for late season blooms in the shade. Empress is a hybrid from tricyrtis formosana and t. Tricyrtis plant growing guide how to grow toad lily gardeners hq. Tricyrtis is a genus of asian flowering plants in the lily family, with approximately 20 known species. Hairy toad lily, tricyrtis hirta master gardener program. Hardiness zone 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. Native to mainly japan and taiwan, their common name is the toad lily. The leaves of this variety are broadly green with little spotting. Genus tricyrtis are rhizomatous perennials, sometimes stoloniferous, with erect or arching stems with alternate, sometimes 2ranked leaves and starshaped or bellshaped flowers that may be solitary or in terminal or axillary clusters. Grow your secret garden tricyrtis hirta, toad lily seeds. Ideally the soil that they grow in will be rich, slightly acidic, peaty. A page of those curious beauties, the toad lilies tricyrtis empress tricyrtis empress this variety has larger, showier flowers than other varieties, white with very clean distinctive spotting.
They should be grown about 10 to 15 cm apart and prefer a partially shaded part of the garden. The species are commonly known in english as toad lilies. Tricyrtis in general are autumn flowering plants whose very exotic starry or bellshaped flowers are borne on attractive arching stems. Long blooming perennial for shade exquisite white flowers with lavender blush large, clean foliage. This page is best viewed in an uptodate web browser with style sheets css enabled. The hairy toad lily differs from formosana in that it is less upright, growing more in an arch, and has purple spotted, cream flowers that appear at each of the leaf axils. Tricyrtis perennial toad lilies for the woodland garden article by. Tricyrtis species, amethyst toad lily tricyrtis lasiocarpa. They grow well in shade especially in warmer areas and require a humus rich moist soil to perform at their best. They appreciate a moisture retentive soil in shade. They dont mind being wet once in a while so long as the soil drains good and although they are somewhat drought tolerant they shouldnt stay dry for too long or they will fail to bloom or even go dormant from the stress. White with purple flecks, these unique and sturdy plants bloom for up to six weeks. Tricyrtis hirta japanese orchid lily japanese toad lily.
Tricyrtis hirta, commonly called toad lily, is perhaps best known for its unique flowers, ability to bloom in shade and late summer to early fall bloom time. Sunny spirit has a creamy white and green variegated foliage. Tricyrtis hirta in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. One of the earliest japanese toad lilies to bloom, tricyrtis hirta tojen is a shadeloving perennial with short, gracefully arching, burgundy stems clad with large. Tricyrtis sinonome toadlily from north creek nurseries.
Tricyrtis e um genero botanico pertencente a familia liliaceae. Tricyrtis hirta, the toad lily, or hairy toad lily, is a japanese species of hardy perennial plants in the lily family tricyrtis hirta is found growing on shaded rocky cliffs and stream banks in central and southern japan. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Tricyrtis formosana is an east asian species of herbaceous plant in the lily family. Sep 29, 2014 hairy toad lily, tricyrtis hirta, in bloom. Tricyrtis formosana from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information.
Toad lily, arctic orchid starshaped white flowers heavily spotted with deep wine purple produce extra large blooms each blossom about 1. Hototogisu is also mistakenly used as a cultivar name in the u. By 1917, tricyrtis hirta was growing happily at the new york botanical garden and by. Tricyrtis hirta has tall stems with lightly rippled lanceshaped foliage which create attractive patterns in the garden from spring to summer. Tricyrtis, commonly called toad lilies, is a genus of about 16 species of herbaceous perennials from the eastern himalayas to the philippines. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get. Tricyrtis hirta japanese orchid lily will reach a height of 0. But in august the real show begins when fleshy white flowers with mottled purple spots open singly or in clusters at the leaf axils. This ubiquitous species, which hails from the japanese islands of honshu, shikoku, and kyushu, is quite easy to grow and has a wide range of climatic adaptability. Tricyrtis matsukaze, said a hybrid of tricyrtis formosana and tricyrtis hirta, produces lovely maroonburgundydotted flowers in autumn. Buds form on graceful arching branched stems opening for lateseason profuse blooming. Tricyrtis has the best growth when given consistent moisture. Tricyrtis hirta toad lily, japanese toad lily pfaf plant database.
Hototogisu or toad lily, tricyrtis hirta, and garden cosmos or mexican aster, cosmos bipinnatus. Best used as a border perennial, in shade or naturalized gardens. Toadlilies are unique but easy perennials for growing in shady areas. Place close to a pathway for the small flowers to be appreciated at close range. The seeds of tricyrtis plants should be sown at a depth of 3 mm in either autumn, or before the last frost of spring. They started blooming as early as end of june and are still going. This form has unspotted flowers of an intense light mauvepurple. These beautiful and unusual flowers look fabulous when planted in groups where their intriguing starshaped spotted purple and white flowers will make a striking display.
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