Tricyrtis 'Dark Beauty'

Tricytris, or Toad-lilies, are unique and easy perennials for growing in shady areas. Leafy, arching stems produce a fall display of bizarre star-shaped flowers, almost orchid-like, excellent for cutting. They deserve a special place where they can be appreciated up close, like beside a patio or at the edge of a bed. This late-flowering selection features deep lavender-mauve flowers, heavily spotted in purple. It performs excellently in cool, moist, shady garden conditions. Bloom VERY LATE in the season. Botanical name: Tricyrtis formosana x hirta hybrid  'Dark Beauty'  Form: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Flower Color: White, purple spotsFoliage Type: Shiny, oval to oblong with parallel veins and clasping leaf bases, ladder-like arrangement  Bloom time: September-October Height: 30 inches  Spread: 23 inches Light requirements: Partial shade Plant depth: 3 inches of soil over the root crown  See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Tips and Growing Instructions Visit our