Tricytris formosana 'PARADISE SPARKLE' toad lily

Quite exotic appearance is what this perennial brings to your garden with its late summer flowering. It comes from Taiwan and is hardy in our climate, too.

Toad lily it is a rhizomatous plant with erect stems bearing alternate, deep green, semi-glossy, orchid-like leaves and unusual star-shaped flowers with 6 heavily spotted petals and stigmas. Variety PARADISE SPARKLE has white flowers with burgundy red spots.

Grow it in semi-shaded but warm position in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Mulch is recommended all year round to prevent from drying out and as a protection in snow-less winters. It emerges in late spring so we suggest marking the planting spot so that you remember there is something yet to come out, especially in time when all other perennials have showed new growths. Fully hardy to min. -24°C (USDA zone 6).

Last update 15-08-2008