Donna W. Moramarco
Family
Liliaceae
Botanical Name
Tricyrtis 'Shirohototogisu'
Plant Common Name
Shirohototogisu Toadlily, Toadlily
General Description
The hybrid Shirihototogisu toadlily is a medium-sized, slowly spreading herbaceous perennial. Starry, pure white flowers appear from late summer into fall at the bases of broad, hairy leaves that are arranged like rungs on the arching stems.
Toadlily needs a partial to full shade exposure and thrives in moist, organic-rich, well drained loam. It tolerates the drier soils under large trees well once established. Avoid highly alkaline or mucky soils. Plant in a woodland setting with perennials such as foamflower, maidenhair fern, lungwort, and sweet woodruff.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 8
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Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
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Width
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
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Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
