Amethystina Japanese Toad Lily
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Amethystina Japanese Toad Lily |
Botanical Name | Tricyrtis formosana 'Amethystina' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Height | 18 to 2 ft |
Mature Width | 18 to 2 ft |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Bloom Color | White-red |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | August to September |
Seasonal Interest | Fall |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Wet,Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Toad Lily grows best in moist shade. Water weekly when soil is drying due to drought or root competion. |
Fertilize Notes | Add compost or humus to enrich soil yearly. |
Prune Notes | Cut back by half in late spring to make sturdier and fuller plants for the fall bloom. |