Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

Formosa Toad Lily, Japanese Toad Lily

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 8A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 14" to 18" / 35cm to 45cm
Spread 6" to 9" / 15cm to 25cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage