Toad lily, Hairy toad lily
Tricyrtis hirta
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A perennial plant. It grows 24-30 cm high and wide. It forms clumps. The stems arch over. The leaves are pale green. They are hairy. The flowers have purple spots on white. Flowers are produced in the axils of leaves.
There are about 10-16 Tricyrtis species. Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It needs moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be rich in humus and it should be grown in part shade. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Canada, Japan (country/location of origin), North America, Slovenia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown by division.
Its other names
Local names
Dlakavi tricirtis