Perennial – Toad Lily ‘Autumn Glow’

Toad Lily ‘Autumn Glow’ 

Botanical name: tricyrtis formosana 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height with a 1 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Growth rate: grows up to 1 ft per year 

Foliage color: green/yellow

Flower color: white/pink/purple/yellow

Bloom time:  summer, fall 

Pruning instructions:  deadhead as needed throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons 

Propagation methods: propagate by using tubers during the spring 

Landscape use: shade garden, borders/edging, groundcover

Special features:  long-lasting blooms, cold-hardy, shade tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: foamflower, coral bells, astilbe, ferns 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no