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Tricyrtis hirta

Family Uvulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Tricyrtis hirta (Japanese toad lily) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-summer to late autumn. The matte foliage is dark green in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Tricyrtis hirta (Japanese toad lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.
Cautions Be advised that Tricyrtis hirta (Japanese toad lily) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.