Tricytris formosana 'PARADISE BLUE' toad lily
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,4-0,6m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
less showy but noticeable
colour of flowers
blooming time
August-September
location
semi-shade / partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
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. PARADISE BLUE offers flowers of blue and violet shades with purple, less prominent 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
