Tricyrtis Puberula Seeds – Japanese Toad Lily

Tricyrtis Puberula, commonly known as Japanese Toad Lily, is a unique perennial plant admired for its intricate, orchid-like blooms. Known for its delicate speckled petals and graceful form, this shade-loving plant adds a touch of elegance to any garden. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and provides a beautiful late-season display when most flowers have finished blooming. Perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and container planting, Tricyrtis Puberula is a reliable choice for gardeners looking for something distinctive and easy to maintain.

Features:

• Produces beautiful, spotted, star-shaped flowers resembling small orchids

• Ideal for shaded or partially shaded garden areas

• Perennial plant that returns year after year with proper care

• Excellent for woodland and shaded border gardens

• Thrives in moist, well-drained soil

• Blooms in late summer to fall, extending seasonal color

• Suitable for containers and naturalized landscapes

Specifications:

• Common Name: Japanese Toad Lily

• Scientific Name: Tricyrtis Puberula

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall (August to October)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 – 9

• Light Requirements: Partial to Full Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Plant Height: 12 – 24 inches

• Germination Time: 21 – 35 days

• Sowing Method: Surface sow; do not cover seeds

• Temperature for Germination: 65°F – 70°F (18°C – 21°C)

• Ideal Planting Time: Spring or Early Fall

• Zones & Planting Months:

  • Zone 4–6: Plant indoors in March–April, transplant outdoors in May–June

  • Zone 7–9: Sow outdoors from February–April or in early Fall (September–October)

• Mature Spread: 12 – 18 inches