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Toad lilies (Tricyrtis)
Also known as : hairy toad lily
The distinctive characteristics of the species in this genus are the spotted petals and warty sacs similar to that of a toad, hence the common name Toad lilies. These traits make them interesting additions to border gardens. In the wild, toad lilies prefer shady forest edges and moist, humus-rich soil. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Toad lilies
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Attributes of Toad lilies
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Toad lilies
Distribution of Toad lilies
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Distribution Map of Toad lilies
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Toad lilies
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Toad lilies is known for its unique flowers and adaptability in shaded gardens. Basic care needs include partial to full shade, consistently moist soil, and moderate temperatures without extreme fluctuations. Common challenges consist of slug infestations, fungal diseases like rust, and sensitivity to overwatering or drought. Seasonal considerations involve protecting toad lilies from harsh winter conditions with mulch and scaling back watering in the dormant phase, while ensuring adequate moisture during active growth in spring and summer.
How to Water Toad lilies?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Toad lilies?
How to Propagate Toad lilies?
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8 most common species：
Toad lily
Toad lily (Tricyrtis formosana) is a perennial that comes originally from China and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Its stalks will occasionally, but not always, branch out. Like most lily plants, it prefers partial shade and rich, moist soil, and is hardy enough to survive winter temperature swings.
Toad lily
With blooms that look like a cross between an orchid and a standard lily, the toad lily is a welcome garden addition because they bloom later in the summer, with their striking flowers lasting well into the fall. The name comes from a fake story about indigenous peoples that would rub the sticky sap on their hands before going to catch frogs; the scent would attract them and the stickiness would help the hunter catch them.
Toad lily
Tricyrtis macropoda is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall. The lower part of the plant is glabrous while its upper part is finely pubescent. The leaves are alternate ovate-elliptical oblong up to 12 cm long. Its flowering lasts all summer.
Speckled toad lily
Tricyrtis macropoda is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall. The lower part of the plant is glabrous while its upper part is finely pubescent. The leaves are alternate ovate-elliptical oblong up to 12 cm long. Its flowering lasts all summer.
Toad lily 'Blue Wonder'
Toad lily 'Blue Wonder' is a Toad lily with eye-catching white flowers that are covered with bright blue and purple spots explaining the name 'Blue Wonder'. In contrast, the parent plant's flowers have more purple spots and paler anthers. This plant is popular in ornamental gardens for its flowers and its easiness of growth.
Toad lily 'Samurai'
Toad lily 'Samurai' is a Toad lily cultivar that can be identified by the golden margins on the foliage. The flowers are a bit more colorful than the parent plant and its varieties. Though it has the characteristic purple spots, the flowers are also variegated with purple and white instead of just one color. Perhaps it is named 'Samurai' because it is as noble and prestigious as one of those warriors.
Toad lily 'Dark Beauty'
Toad lily 'Dark Beauty' is well-named, since its flowers are darker than those of its parent plant, and, of course, its multicolored mauve and white flowers with deep purple spots are very beautiful. This hybrid grows a little shorter than its parent at 50 cm rather than 80 cm.
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 'Taipei Silk'
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 'Taipei Silk' has upright, outward-spreading growth formations, dark green leaves, and inflorescences with purple and white flowers. This hybrid of Tricyrtis formosana and Tricyrtis lasiocarpa is a popular choice for gardens due to its simple maintenance, late summer blooming period, and pest resistance.
All Species of Toad lilies
Toad lily
Toad lily
Toad lily (Tricyrtis formosana) is a perennial that comes originally from China and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Its stalks will occasionally, but not always, branch out. Like most lily plants, it prefers partial shade and rich, moist soil, and is hardy enough to survive winter temperature swings.
Toad lily
Toad lily
With blooms that look like a cross between an orchid and a standard lily, the toad lily is a welcome garden addition because they bloom later in the summer, with their striking flowers lasting well into the fall. The name comes from a fake story about indigenous peoples that would rub the sticky sap on their hands before going to catch frogs; the scent would attract them and the stickiness would help the hunter catch them.
Toad lily
Toad lily
Tricyrtis macropoda is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall. The lower part of the plant is glabrous while its upper part is finely pubescent. The leaves are alternate ovate-elliptical oblong up to 12 cm long. Its flowering lasts all summer.
Speckled toad lily
Speckled toad lily
Tricyrtis macropoda is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall. The lower part of the plant is glabrous while its upper part is finely pubescent. The leaves are alternate ovate-elliptical oblong up to 12 cm long. Its flowering lasts all summer.
Toad lily 'Blue Wonder'
Toad lily 'Blue Wonder'
Toad lily 'Blue Wonder' is a Toad lily with eye-catching white flowers that are covered with bright blue and purple spots explaining the name 'Blue Wonder'. In contrast, the parent plant's flowers have more purple spots and paler anthers. This plant is popular in ornamental gardens for its flowers and its easiness of growth.
Toad lily 'Samurai'
Toad lily 'Samurai'
Toad lily 'Samurai' is a Toad lily cultivar that can be identified by the golden margins on the foliage. The flowers are a bit more colorful than the parent plant and its varieties. Though it has the characteristic purple spots, the flowers are also variegated with purple and white instead of just one color. Perhaps it is named 'Samurai' because it is as noble and prestigious as one of those warriors.
Toad lily 'Dark Beauty'
Toad lily 'Dark Beauty'
Toad lily 'Dark Beauty' is well-named, since its flowers are darker than those of its parent plant, and, of course, its multicolored mauve and white flowers with deep purple spots are very beautiful. This hybrid grows a little shorter than its parent at 50 cm rather than 80 cm.
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 'Taipei Silk'
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 'Taipei Silk'
Tricyrtis lasiocarpa 'Taipei Silk' has upright, outward-spreading growth formations, dark green leaves, and inflorescences with purple and white flowers. This hybrid of Tricyrtis formosana and Tricyrtis lasiocarpa is a popular choice for gardens due to its simple maintenance, late summer blooming period, and pest resistance.
Toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids'
Toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids'
Toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids' is a Toad lily cultivar identified by its leaves and floriferous nature. The leaves of this cultivar are lance-shaped, whereas the parent plant and other varieties usually have oblong or oval leaves. Though its white flowers with dark purple spots can be found on other varieties, toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids' is far more floriferous than other cultivars, opening almost all of its flowers all at once. This cultivar is especially beloved for its hardiness, robust habit, superior floral display, and disease resistance. This cultivar may be named after the famous animator and director, Hayao Miyazaki.
Toad lily 'Tojen'
Toad lily 'Tojen'
Toad lily 'Tojen' is one of the earliest Toad lily cultivars to bloom. What is particularly unique about this cultivar is that it does not have the characteristic spots on its petals. Rather, the flowers are white with lavender edges. This cultivar is slightly shorter than its parent, only reaching 61 cm instead of 91 cm.
Tricyrtis affinis
Tricyrtis affinis
Tricyrtis affinis is characterized by its star-shaped, intricate flowers with a unique spotted appearance. Typically thriving in shaded areas, tricyrtis affinis exhibits resilience in various soil conditions, yet prefers moist, well-drained environments. Its arching stems and lanceolate leaves contribute to a gracefully structured plant, attracting pollinators and providing a touch of exotic elegance to temperate shade gardens.
Tricyrtis formosana var. glandosa
Tricyrtis formosana var. glandosa
Tricyrtis formosana var. glandosa captivates with its exotic spotted flowers reminiscent of tropical orchids, each bloom showcasing intricate purple patterning against pale backgrounds. It thrives in moist, shady woodland environments, its arching stems elegantly adorned with lance-shaped leaves. This variety, adorned with glandular hairs, is cherished for its ornate blooms and adds a touch of allure to temperate gardens.
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Toad lilies
Tricyrtis
Also known as: hairy toad lily
The distinctive characteristics of the species in this genus are the spotted petals and warty sacs similar to that of a toad, hence the common name Toad lilies. These traits make them interesting additions to border gardens. In the wild, toad lilies prefer shady forest edges and moist, humus-rich soil.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Toad lilies
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Attributes of Toad lilies
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Toad lilies
Distribution of Toad lilies
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Distribution Map of Toad lilies
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Toad lilies
Feedback
Toad lilies is known for its unique flowers and adaptability in shaded gardens. Basic care needs include partial to full shade, consistently moist soil, and moderate temperatures without extreme fluctuations. Common challenges consist of slug infestations, fungal diseases like rust, and sensitivity to overwatering or drought. Seasonal considerations involve protecting toad lilies from harsh winter conditions with mulch and scaling back watering in the dormant phase, while ensuring adequate moisture during active growth in spring and summer.
How to Water Toad lilies?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Toad lilies?
How to Propagate Toad lilies?
Exploring the Toad lilies Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Toad lily
Toad lily (Tricyrtis formosana) is a perennial that comes originally from China and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Its stalks will occasionally, but not always, branch out. Like most lily plants, it prefers partial shade and rich, moist soil, and is hardy enough to survive winter temperature swings.
Toad lily
With blooms that look like a cross between an orchid and a standard lily, the toad lily is a welcome garden addition because they bloom later in the summer, with their striking flowers lasting well into the fall. The name comes from a fake story about indigenous peoples that would rub the sticky sap on their hands before going to catch frogs; the scent would attract them and the stickiness would help the hunter catch them.
Toad lily
Tricyrtis macropoda is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall. The lower part of the plant is glabrous while its upper part is finely pubescent. The leaves are alternate ovate-elliptical oblong up to 12 cm long. Its flowering lasts all summer.
Speckled toad lily
Tricyrtis macropoda is a perennial herb up to 80 cm tall. The lower part of the plant is glabrous while its upper part is finely pubescent. The leaves are alternate ovate-elliptical oblong up to 12 cm long. Its flowering lasts all summer.
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All Species of Toad lilies
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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