| Common Name | Toad Lily | 
|---|---|
| Family | Convallariaceae | 
| Genus | Tricyrtis | 
| species | -- | 
| Plant Type | Perennial | 
| US Patent # | -- | 
| EU Grant # | -- | 
| Bloom Time | -- | 
| Flower Color | Pink | 
| Foliage Color | Green | 
| Dormancy | Required | 
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade | 
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping | 
| Growth Rate | Moderate | 
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 
| How Different? | Good clone. | 
| Landscape Value | Woodland or shade garden. | 
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer | 
| Persistence | Deciduous | 
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 28" / 20" / 29" | 
| Soil (Garden) | Rich and moist with an organic component. | 
| Water (Garden) | Average | 
| Special Uses | -- | 
| Comments | Nice and upright. It is normal for Tricyrtis to slough old roots during winter dormancy and regenerate new roots and growing points. | 
Tricyrtis ‘Empress’
| *** PLEASE NOTE *** This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. | 
Strong clean foliage with very large, darkly spotted, orchid-like flowers at the tips. Flowers in August/September, which is earlier than the “hirta” forms.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 28″ / 20″ / 29″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. | 
| EC | — | 
| pH | 5.4 – 6.6 | 
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm | 
| Notes | — | 
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks | 
| Finish Time to Gallon | — | 
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day | 
 
 



























