How to identify Toad lily (Tricyrtis formosana)
Toad lily boasts a unique aesthetic with glossy, spear-shaped leaves that may display a variegated or solid green pattern. Each leaf can measure up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length. The plant's distinctive feature is its small, orchid-like flowers, roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) in size. These blooms have a striking appearance with six white tepals, each dotted with purple spots and a contrasting yellow center, resembling an artist's meticulous dot painting.
Lifespan: Perennial, Annual
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Glossy spear-shaped leaves, variegated or solid green, up to 6 inches (15 cm) long.
Small orchid-like flowers, 1 inch (2.5 cm) with white tepals, purple spots, and yellow center.
Distinctive cylinder-shaped capsule fruit with tiny, flat, papery seeds transitioning to brownish hue.
Shiny lanceolate to obovate leaves, variegated or non-variegated, with fine transparent hairs.
Slender stem, 24 to 40 inches (60 to 100 cm) with fine hairs, occasional purple tint.
The leaves of toad lily are shiny and can range from lanceolate to obovate in shape. They are characterized by their fine, transparent hairs on the undersides and clasp the stem at the base. Depending on the cultivar, the leaves may be non-variegated or variegated. The color varies from green to green with yellow/gold edges, or gold to gold with creamy white edges. Leaves have a smooth texture and noticeable veins providing structural integrity.
Toad lily flowers are small, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, and star-shaped, resembling lilies or orchids. Each flower has 6 prominent tepals, including 3 inner petals and 3 outer sepals of similar appearance. The blossoms form in cymes or branched clusters, primarily at the top of the stem. They are white with striking reddish-purple freckles and feature yellow throats with three sac-like nectaries at the base. Blooming occurs from late summer to early fall, specifically August to early October.
The stem of toad lily measures between 24 to 40 inches (60 to 100 cm) in height, showcasing fine transparent hairs along its surface. The stem is slender with a smooth texture, displaying a green hue that may occasionally exhibit a slight purple tint. Branching primarily occurs near the upper portion, giving rise to clusters of leaves and flowers. The stem's fine hairs add a subtle, almost velvety texture, aiding in its distinctive identification among plant enthusiasts.
The fruit of toad lily is a distinctive cylinder-shaped capsule that, upon maturity, releases tiny, round, flat, and papery seeds. Each capsule transitions to a brownish hue as it dries and is ready for harvesting in fall. The small seeds within should be sown immediately and require no soil covering. For successful germination, these seeds necessitate a period of cold stratification, exposing them to cooler temperatures to break dormancy.
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Scientific Classification of Toad lily
