Plants in genus tricyrtis
Tricyrtis perfoliata
Tricyrtis perfoliata is an endangered Japanese endemic species, known as the weeping toad lily. It grows on moist cliffs and features glossy green leaves with yellow flowers in late summer to early fall. This plant is not suitable for hot, dry summers, making it a unique choice for cooler, moist garden environments.
Tricyrtis latifolia 'Golden Leopard'
Tricyrtis latifolia 'Golden Leopard' is an upright-growing plant with glossy green leaves and butter-yellow flowers with small brown spots. It reaches up to 2 feet tall and performs well in northern climates. This plant is a unique addition to gardens, offering both visual interest and resilience.
Tricyrtis 'White Waves'
Tricyrtis 'White Waves', commonly known as toad lily, forms 15-inch tall clumps with purple-spotted flowers that bloom in early October. It requires a few hours of morning sun and is appreciated for its unique floral display in shaded garden areas.
Tricyrtis 'Oniji'
Tricyrtis 'Oniji', also known as the Japanese toad lily, is a hybrid plant that blooms from mid-September to late October. It features glossy green leaves and light lavender, orchid-like flowers with violet specks and dark purple tips. This perennial is ideal for shade gardens and attracts insects, adding a touch of exotic beauty to fall landscapes.
Tricyrtis 'Shining Light'
Tricyrtis 'Shining Light' is a unique plant with a 2-foot tall ladder of foliage, featuring chartreuse gold leaves edged in dark green. In the fall, it produces 1-inch wide orchid-like flowers, adding a touch of exotic beauty to shaded garden areas. This plant is a standout choice for those seeking a visually striking addition to their shade garden, with its vibrant foliage and delicate blooms.
Tricyrtis macrantha
The Tricyrtis macrantha, known as the Yellow Chinese toad lily, is a perennial plant native to Japan's Shikoku region. It thrives in shaded, rocky environments and requires consistently moist soil. This plant is notable for its striking yellow, bell-shaped flowers with red speckles, which bloom in the fall. It can grow up to 24 inches tall, with stems and flowers that may drape down to about 40 inches. Hardy to USDA zone 4, it is best suited for gardens that offer a view from below to appreciate its unique floral display.
Tricyrtis hirta 'Lightning Strike'
Tricyrtis hirta 'Lightning Strike' is a distinctive plant with bright golden foliage streaked with green, growing up to 2 feet tall. It produces light lavender, orchid-like flowers in early fall, adding a touch of elegance to gardens. This plant is known for its striking appearance and lack of green reversions.
Tricyrtis hirta 'Alba'
Tricyrtis hirta 'Alba' is a perennial with rigidly upright stems and white orchid-like flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is native to Japan.
Tricyrtis 'Orihime'
Tricyrtis 'Orihime' is a vigorous Japanese toad lily hybrid that forms a mass of 18-inch stalks. It is topped with terminal spikes of white flowers lightly flecked with small violet spots, blooming from early August into October. This plant is ideal for adding late-season interest to gardens.
Tricyrtis 'Omokage'
Tricyrtis 'Omokage' is a dwarf, compact toad lily hybrid with white flowers tipped in lavender and tiny lavender spots. Blooming from mid-September to mid-October, this plant grows on 12-inch tall stalks and is ideal for shade gardens, adding a touch of elegance with its unique floral display.
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 'Lunar Eclipse'
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 'Lunar Eclipse' is a dwarf Japanese plant known for its small, tight rosette of basal green leaves edged with creamy white. It grows an 8-inch stalk topped with bright yellow flowers in September. This small grower is ideal for adding a splash of color to shaded garden spots.
Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki'
Tricyrtis hirta 'Miyazaki' is a Japanese native toad lily with a shorter, more arching habit than typical varieties. It produces 1-inch purple and white spotted, orchid-like flowers in late summer and early fall. This plant prefers slightly moist soils but can endure extended droughts by reducing flower production.
Tricyrtis hirta var. masamunei 'Precious Medal'
Tricyrtis hirta var. masamunei 'Precious Medal' is a dwarf toad lily with bright gold foliage and light lavender, orchid-like flowers in late summer. It reaches only 8 inches in height and is known for its vigorous growth and striking appearance.
Tricyrtis 'Edo No Hana'
Tricyrtis 'Edo No Hana' is a Japanese hybrid plant with T. lasiocarpa, known for its mauvy lavender-tipped petals and rosy red stigma. It forms a 22-inch tall by 5-foot wide spreading patch and flowers in mid-September. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade conditions and adds a touch of exotic beauty to gardens with its unique floral display.
Tricyrtis ravenii
Tricyrtis ravenii, named after Dr. Peter Raven, is a unique plant discovered in Taiwan, growing at elevations of 5,700 feet. It forms an upright clump about 3 feet tall and blooms from late July until frost, showcasing white flowers with heavy purple speckles. This plant prefers a few hours of sun to light open shade.
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 'Nakatsugawa'
Tricyrtis ohsumiensis 'Nakatsugawa' is a compact plant with creamy white borders on light green leaves, growing to about 10 inches tall. It produces butter-yellow flowers in early fall and is known for its slow propagation. This plant adds a unique touch to shaded garden areas with its patterned foliage and delicate blooms.
Tricyrtis 'Tosui'
Tricyrtis 'Tosui' is a Japanese toad lily hybrid known for its striking white flowers tipped in violet, adorned with tiny violet spots. This perennial plant grows up to 22 inches tall and features glossy green leaves. It blooms from mid-September through October, making it a late-season attraction in gardens. The plant thrives in light shade and is a favorite in cottage and rain gardens. Its unique appearance and ability to attract insects make it a charming addition to shaded areas.
Tricyrtis 'Kohaku'
Tricyrtis 'Kohaku' is a hybrid plant with 2-foot long arching branches and deeply veined, pointed green leaves. It produces large, dark purple and white spotted orchid-like flowers, making it ideal for hanging over pools, rock walls, or sinks.
Tricyrtis 'Karasuba'
Tricyrtis 'Karasuba' is a dwarf plant with glossy black foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom in September. It grows to a height of 6 inches and forms a tight clump, making it ideal for shaded garden areas.
Tricyrtis 'Crow Leaf'
Tricyrtis 'Crow Leaf' is a dwarf toad lily from Japan, known for its long, narrow leaves with dark black green spots. It reaches a mature height of 10 inches and produces white flowers with purple spots and creamy yellow anthers in early October. This plant is suitable for rock gardens.
Tricyrtis 'Empress'
Tricyrtis 'Empress' is a 30-inch tall plant with large orchid-like flowers featuring a white background and dark purple speckles. It blooms from late July to September and prefers rich woodland soil.
Tricyrtis affinis 'Key Lime Pie'
Tricyrtis affinis 'Key Lime Pie' is a perennial plant that reaches up to 3 feet tall, featuring silvery-green leaves with medium-green streaks. It produces small, purple-speckled flowers in late summer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas. This plant is native to Japan and is known for its rabbit-resistant qualities, making it a suitable choice for gardens prone to wildlife disturbances. It thrives in light shade and is a popular choice for shade perennials.
Tricyrtis 'Seiryu'
Tricyrtis 'Seiryu' is a perennial with 2-foot tall stalks and openly branched flower clusters. It blooms from late August to October, featuring white flowers with tiny burgundy spots and lavender blue tips. This plant forms a 3-foot wide patch in two years and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Tricyrtis macropoda 'Lushan'
Tricyrtis macropoda 'Lushan' is a unique plant collected from the Lushan Botanical Garden in China. It features velvety foliage heavily spotted and produces upright-facing flowers of lightly spotted pale lavender in early September. The plant forms clumps up to 30 inches wide and is suitable for light shade gardens. Its distinctive appearance and late flowering season make it a standout addition to any garden.
Tricyrtis 'Fluffy Orchid'
Tricyrtis 'Fluffy Orchid' is a hybrid plant known for its massive, thickened foliage and clusters of heavily purple-spotted flowers. This plant is a cross between Tricyrtis hirta and Tricyrtis formosana, growing up to 3 feet tall with upright stalks. It blooms in mid-October, adding a splash of color to gardens with its unique floral display.
Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'
Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai' is a woodland plant with golden-edged leaves and starfish-shaped flowers speckled with purple. It blooms from early summer into fall and thrives in slightly moist to average garden soils.
Tricyrtis 'Dark Beauty'
Tricyrtis 'Dark Beauty' is a striking perennial with giant, sturdy stalks reaching over 4 feet tall. It features glossy leaves and purple and white spotted flowers that bloom in September and October. This plant forms a widely spreading clump, making it an excellent choice for adding height and interest to shaded or partially shaded garden areas. Its unique flowers attract birds and insects, adding life to the garden during the fall months.
Tricyrtis 'Tojen'
Tricyrtis 'Tojen' is a robust Japanese hybrid known for its gigantic foliage and unspotted orchid-lavender and white flowers with yellow throats. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and flowers in midsummer. This plant is easy to grow and adds a unique touch to shade gardens with its striking blooms and large leaves.