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Tricyrtis 'Taipei Silk' (Toad Lily)

Toad Lily 'Taipei Silk'


Tricyrtis 'Taipei Silk' (Toad Lily) is a shade-loving perennial of upright-spreading habit with stiff stems clad with glossy, dark green leaves and ravishing clusters of large, creamy-white flowers, 1. in. long (3 cm), adorned with violet-lavender edges and reddish-purple spotting. Borne in the upper leaf axils and stem tips, the blossoms can be admired from late summer to fall. Easy to grow and long-lived, this is an excellent perennial for adding late season color to the shade garden. Use it as an accent plant, container plant or ground cover in a woodland garden.

  • Relatively trouble-free, this Toad Lily requires little maintenance and is heavy shade tolerant .
  • Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm). This is a stoloniferous plant that will colonize in the garden without being invasive.
  • Part shade to full shade lover, this Toad Lily thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, slightly acidic, well drained soils. Don't let the soil dry out! Mulch should be added to reduce water evaporation and maintain moisture.
  • While most other perennials have finished blooming, this delicate beauty is just getting started. Plant it in perennial borders, woodlands or by a path or sidewalk where you can enjoy this uncommon charmer as you pass it every day.
  • Cut back old stems as plants die back for the winter.
  • Virtually pest and disease free. Watch out for snails and slugs.

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Tricyrtis - Toad Lilies
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 – 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Tricyrtis - Toad Lilies
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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