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Tricyrtis macropoda |
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| | Side garden specimen |
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| | Shade garden specimen |
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| Common name |
pagoda toad lily |
| Family |
calochortaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z5-8) |
| Flowers |
white/purple |
| Size |
24" |
| Light |
part sun-shade |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil (not too dry) |
From seed  |
germinates at room temperature (needs light). also responds well to wintersowing.
detailed seed-starting info below
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| Seed ripens | late October |
Smooth, somewhat rounded leaves which narrow to a point. The pale flowers have tiny purple spots and are borne in open cymes from the ends of the stems
Early fall bloom, with flowers that look like two-story pagodas. The plant has much less height and bulk than Tricyrtis hirta, so it needs a position close to the border's edge. We grow two varieties, with very different coloration and flower shape - not sure if they are both the true species, although both types are featured on the web under this name.
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: patio area, shade garden, orchard nursery area Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Tricyrtis macropoda
Some particularly helpful links to other websites
- Seed from HPS/MAG. Baggy. 70F with light (50%G, 7-14d).
Also pot sown mid Feb, 50%G by mid-April
- Seed from '03 garden. Baggy 65F with light (72%G, 12-20d)
- Seed from '05 garden. Baggy 70F with light (69%G, 10-20d)
- Seed from '05 garden. Baggy 70F with light (15%G, 15-21d) - but no seedlings developed
- Seed from '08 garden. Baggy 70F with light (30%G, 9-18d) - all developed
Plants stay small first year, bloom second year.
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Last modified:
February 14, 2009
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