How to Grow and Care for Toad lily

Toad lily, also known as Japanese toad lily

Toad lily is relatively easy to care for, appreciating moist, well-draining soil, and partial to full shade. Special care points for toad lily include ensuring protection from strong afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch and maintaining consistently moist soil without waterlogging. Regular mulching helps retain soil moisture and temperature stability.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Toad lily

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Varieties of Toad lily

Hairy toad lily 'Blue Wonder'

Hairy toad lily 'Blue Wonder' is a Toad lily with eye-catching white flowers that are covered with bright blue and purple spots explaining the name 'Blue Wonder'. In contrast, the parent plant's flowers have more purple spots and paler anthers. This plant is popular in ornamental gardens for its flowers and its easiness of growth.

Hairy toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids'

Hairy toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids' is a Toad lily cultivar identified by its leaves and floriferous nature. The leaves of this cultivar are lance-shaped, whereas the parent plant and other varieties usually have oblong or oval leaves. Though its white flowers with dark purple spots can be found on other varieties, hairy toad lily 'Miyazaki Hybrids' is far more floriferous than other cultivars, opening almost all of its flowers all at once. This cultivar is especially beloved for its hardiness, robust habit, superior floral display, and disease resistance. This cultivar may be named after the famous animator and director, Hayao Miyazaki.

Hairy toad lily 'Tojen'

Hairy toad lily 'Tojen' is one of the earliest Toad lily cultivars to bloom. What is particularly unique about this cultivar is that it does not have the characteristic spots on its petals. Rather, the flowers are white with lavender edges. This cultivar is slightly shorter than its parent, only reaching 61 cm instead of 91 cm.

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Toad lily is distinguished by its unique floral arrangement featuring star-shaped blossoms with spotted petals that exhibit a range of colors from white to lilac with purplish speckles. Its prominent, sac-like nectaries, characteristic of the genus, are an identifying trait. The plant's foliage is lush green, and the stems and leaves are noted for a fine, hair-like texture. Typical mature plants can reach heights of approximately 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) and have a spread of 1-2 feet (30-60 cm), thriving in partially shaded areas with rich, moist soil conditions.