Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

Toad Lily

Tricyrtis formosana ÔSamuraiÕ

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

Toad Lily

This compact selection is grown as much for its attractively variegated, green and golden yellow foliage as its interesting blossoms. Orchid-like, white flowers with a yellow throat and heavy purple spotting are a welcome sight, appearing after many other perennials are finished. Survives even in dry shade conditions.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 8
  • Height: 16-18"
  • Spread: 24-36"
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Variegated
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades, White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: No
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 8
  • Height: 16-18"
  • Spread: 24-36"
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Variegated
  • Flower Color: Purple Shades, White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Deer resistant: No
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: Yes
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes