Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Tricyrtis formosana
Family: (Liliaceae)
(P) to 3.5′. Toad Lily. Taiwan. Shining, deeply veined, dark leaves on stiff, erect stems that branch into loose clusters of orchid-like buds and flowers. Flowers are white to light purple with intense reddish-purple spotting and yellowish throats. Stamens and stigma protrude far above the six splayed petals. August to September. Beautiful. Moist soil. Sun/partial shade. 3 & 6
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