Product Description
Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'
Common Name: Toad Lily-Formosa.
Zone: 6 to 8.
Part shade to Full shade.
Height: 24 inches tall, spread 18 to 24 inches.
Moderate growth, Herbaceous compact, clump-forming perennial.
Bring an exotic touch to your shade garden with the captivating beauty of Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'! Also known as the Toad Lily, this unique perennial enchants with its orchid-like blooms and striking variegated foliage.
- Orchid-like Blooms: In late summer to early fall, when many other perennials are fading, 'Samurai' comes alive with clusters of exquisite flowers. These blooms, resembling miniature orchids, feature a delicate lavender-purple hue speckled with dark purple spots and accented by a contrasting yellow throat.
- Variegated Foliage: Adding to its allure, 'Samurai' boasts attractive foliage with broadly lance-shaped, dark green leaves edged in creamy gold. This variegation brightens up shady corners and provides season-long interest, even before the flowers appear.
- Compact Habit: This Toad Lily forms a compact, clump-forming perennial, typically reaching 12-18 inches tall and spreading 18-24 inches wide. Its manageable size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, borders, or even containers.
- Shade-Loving: 'Samurai' thrives in partial to full shade, making it an ideal choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, or any area with limited sunlight. It prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
- Easy Care: This Toad Lily is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It is deer resistant and relatively pest-free, making it a carefree choice for busy gardeners.
Key Features:
- Orchid-like Flowers: Exquisite blooms in lavender-purple with dark spots and a yellow throat.
- Variegated Foliage: Attractive dark green leaves with creamy gold margins.
- Compact Habit: Suitable for smaller gardens and containers.
- Shade-Loving: Thrives in partial to full shade.
- Easy Care: Requires minimal maintenance and is deer resistant.
Plant Specifications:
- Hardiness Zones: 6-8
- Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
- Sunlight: Part shade to full shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, organically rich soil
- Water: Moderate water needs
Add a touch of exotic beauty and late-season color to your shade garden with the captivating Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'!
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
