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When to Divide Toad Lilies (Tricyrtis) in Zone 6

Divide toad lilies in early spring before they break dormancy. They prefer shade, moist rich soil, and take several years to form a showy clump. Enrich divisions with gypsum, sand, cedar mulch, compost, and bulb food or Milorganite.

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