Tricyrtis 'Tojen' (Toad Lily): Unspotted Lavender Orchid-Like Blooms

Toad Lily 'Tojen': Luminous Hybrid for Shade Gardens

Tricyrtis 'Tojen' (syn. 'Togen') is a luminous hybrid toad lily bearing unspotted, orchid-like lavender flowers with yellow-throated bases. Its unusually large, clean leaves remain attractive all season. The plant reaches up to 3 feet tall, but its lovely weeping habit keeps it closer to 2–2.5 feet in height, spreading about 3 feet wide.

Key Features

• Height: 1 to 3 feet
• Spread: 1 to 3 feet
• Growth Habit: Spreading
• Light: Part shade to full shade
• Moisture: Medium to wet, well-drained soil
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Summer through early fall
• Flower Color: Lavender with yellow throat
• Uses: Woodland borders, shade gardens, specimen plant, waterside

Care Instructions

Provide moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Mulch in cold climates with little snow cover. Propagate by sowing fresh seed in a cold frame or dividing in early spring while dormant. Watch for slugs and snails.