Tricyrtis hirta Toad lily (Tricyrtidaceae)

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Tricyrtis hirta
Toad lily
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The Tricyrtis hirta plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Tricyrtidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Toad lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. japonica.

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Latin Name:  Tricyrtis hirta
Common Name:  Toad lily
Family:  Tricyrtidaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Hook.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Shady rocks[187].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a humus-rich fertile well-drained but moisture-retentive acid or neutral light sandy loam in partial shade[175, 200]. Prefers the dappled shade of a woodland garden but tolerates full sun if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, flowering earlier in such a position[200]. Plants also require a sunnier position in the northern parts of Britain[233]. This species is hardy to about -20°c, but if prolonged cold weather is not accompanied by snow cover the plants will appreciate a good mulch of organic matter[187]. Plants are very susceptible to attacks by slugs[175].

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