Dark Beauty Formosa Toad Lily
Tricyrtis formosana cv. Dark Beauty
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Plant Information
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Garden: Shade Garden
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloom Time: Aug - Nov
Height: 24-36 inches
Light Requirements: Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade, Closed shade
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil, Tolerates periodic moisture
Flower Color: Red, Purple, Yellow, White
Special Characteristics:
- Late fall bloomer
- Dark green foliage throughout the growing season
- May need protection from early frost to bloom reliably the next year
- Divide every 3-4 years in early spring
- Will naturalize by creeping rhizomes
Potential Pests: Slugs, Snails