Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Tricyrtis macropoda
Family: (Liliaceae)
(P) to 3′. Japanese Toad Lily, Yama-hototogisu. China, Japan. Shining, deeply veined, dark, heart-shaped leaves on erect, arching stems that branch into loose terminal and axillary clusters of upward pointing, orchid-like buds and flowers. Flowers are a more delicate pale-pink or white, featuring small, reddish-purple spots with stamens and stigma that protrude far above the six splayed petals. August to September. Moist soil. Sun/partial shade. 3 & 6
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