Tricyrtis formosana Dark Beauty (Toad Lily)

Tricyrtis formosana ‘Dark Beauty’ (Toad Lily) is a pretty shade-loving perennial with large, smooth, dark green leaves adorned with dark purplish green spots. In late summer to early fall, clusters of small, orchid-like, white flowers, heavily sprinkled with dark purple freckles are borne in the upper leaf axils and at the top of erect stems. Sparkling in the garden, Toad Lily is an excellent perennial for adding late season color to the shade garden. Use it as an accent plant, container plant or ground cover in a woodland garden.

• Relatively trouble-free, this Toad Lily requires little maintenance, is heavy shade tolerant.
• Grows up to 30-36 in. tall (75-90 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
• Part shade to full shade lover, this Toad Lily thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, slightly acidic, well drained soils. Don't let the soil dry out! Mulch should be added to reduce water evaporation and maintain moisture.
• While most other perennials have finished blooming, this delicate beauty is just getting started. Plant it in perennial borders, woodlands, by streams, ponds or by a path or sidewalk where you can enjoy this uncommon charmer as you pass it every day.
• Native to Taiwan