Lightning StrikeToad Lily

Other Names: Toadlily

Description:

This selection forms a stunning mound of green and gold streaked leaves; orchid-like flowers of pale lavender-white with purple spots appear in late summer or early fall,; deserves a spot where it can be seen up close; excellent as a cut flower

Ornamental Features:

Lightning StrikeToad Lily has lavender orchid-like flowers with white overtones and deep purple spots at the ends of the stems from late summer to early fall, which are interesting on close inspection. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's oval leaves remain green in colour with showy gold variegation throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Lightning StrikeToad Lily is an open herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Spreading

Lightning StrikeToad Lily is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Plant Characteristics:

Lightning StrikeToad Lily will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years.

This perennial does best in partial shade to shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. This plant can be propagated by division.

This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

This plant is not reliably hardy in our region, and certain restrictions may apply; contact the store for more information.