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Tricyrtis Empress

TREM Toad Lily, Arctic Orchid

$12.95

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Late Season Profuse Flowering

Star-shaped white flowers heavily spotted with deep wine purple produce extra large blooms – each blossom about 1 ½”. Buds form on graceful arching branched stems opening for late-season profuse blooming. A great shade plant. Those that discover Toad Lily, always come back for more! Beautiful upright elegant clumps of clean green foliage provide a lovely backdrop for the late-season flowers that adore shade and a moist, humus-rich soil.

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Plant Type Perennials

Height Medium 28"

Spacing Plant 20-24" apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Mid-Fall

Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade

Growing Zones

5-9

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies
Humidity Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant

Botanical Name

Tricyrtis x formosana 'Empress'

Tricyrtis General Information

Tricyrtis are exotic, orchid-like flowers that bloom profusely in the shade. Perfect for a moist woody spot, Tricyrtis bloom when many other shade lovers are long done. Welcome flowers in the late summer and early fall. Combines well with Hosta and Ferns. Tends to wake late in spring.

Tricyrtis Plant Care

Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Slightly acidic is okay. Seldom needs division, but can be done in spring. Cut back by 1/2 in early June to control height and freshen foliage if needed. May benefit from extra watering during summer heat. Can cut down foliage after killing frost. Will colonize over time. Divide every 3-4 years in spring.

All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.