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| Attractive foliage and striking flowers make toad lilies winners in any garden. |
Toads really can be beautiful, and they do have a place in the garden – or rather, toad lilies do. These magical woodland plants bloom gorgeously in your late summer/early fall garden!
Never heard of toad lily? I’m not shocked. It’s just not a common plant you’d find in the landscape – but it’s one that’s definitely worth searching for! Not only is it a fall-bloomer, it thrives in partial to moderate shade – a plus for gardeners working with such areas. Garden centers display and sell toad lily when it’s in bloom because it’s a true showstopper. (If you can’t find it at your local garden center, consider doing an online search.) If you’re lucky enough to find one of these blooming beauties to put in your garden, just follow these helpful hints to keep your lil’ toad happy: - Plant it in organically enriched, moist soil that favors acidic conditions. If you’ve got poor soil, consider adding organic matter – like leaf mold, rotted manure or compost – to improve it. To keep your plants at their best, don’t let the soil go dry.
- Plant your toad lily in light to moderate shade conditions.
- Be sure to give it some space. Toad lily is a clump-forming perennial that should grow to about 24 inches tall and wide, so allow it the room to grow to reach its full size.
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