Species toad lily

toad lily

Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'

Toad lily, scientifically known as Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike', is a low-growing, deciduous perennial featuring evergreen foliage. It bears two-tone, slightly fragrant flowers in late summer and fall. 'Lightning Strike' is characterized by bright cream-yellow variegated leaves and white, spotted-purple flowers. It is an easy-to-grow and fast-growing plant, preferring shady areas with moist, slightly acidic soils. It makes an excellent groundcover or border planting and is perfect for naturalizing shady spots or woodland gardens. The blooms add an exotic touch to the landscape and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Toad lily requires minimal maintenance and tolerates light frost and drought.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Lavender Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Toad lilies (Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike') should receive an average amount of water, approximately 1 inch per week. Water should be applied directly to the soil during dry periods, making sure the soil is moist but not waterlogged. On hot days, it may be necessary to water more frequently. During the winter months, watering should be reduced to keep the plant dormant. In general, check the soil each week and apply water only when the top inch is dry.

sunlight

Toad lily (Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike') prefers growing in a warm, sunny location. It should be exposed to at least 4 to 6 hours of indirect bright light every day, preferably during the morning and early afternoon hours. Avoid exposing the plant to direct, intense sunlight as this can be damaging. Direct sunlight can cause the foliage to scorch and turn brown.

pruning

For the Toad Lily (Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'), pruning is not necessary. If desired, trim away any dead or damaged foliage in early spring, before new growth begins. This variety tends to form clumps with age, so divide the crowns or remove excess shoots in late summer, after flowering has finished.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Jun
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Starts Flowering

Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' typically starts flowering in late summer to early fall, usually between August and October.

Starts Flowering

Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' typically starts flowering in late summer to early fall, usually between August and October.

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