What Is a Toad Lily?
The toad lily is a name for approximately 20 species of flowering perennial plants that belong to the genus Tricyrtis. The flowers resemble orchids, and often bloom in the fall after other plants are finished blooming. The toad lily is native to areas of Asia, and they grow in gardens all over the world. They are low maintenance plants that are popular for their unique blooms and the ability to add some interest and color to gardens in the fall. With size varying according to species, the toad lily usually grows to a height of one to three feet (30.5 to 91 cm) and spreads out to a width of one to two feet (30.5 to 61 cm). The oval, three to four inch (7.6 to 10 cm) long leaves are usually light green in color, and occasionally have darker colored spots. The stems are tall and slender, with a slight curve, and often covered with hair-like fuzz; the most commonly available species, Tricyrtis hirta, is often called the hairy toad lily. The flowers resemble orchids, with a bell-like shape
