Toad Lily
-Inherent characters-
The Japanese name is said to come from the purple spots in the petals, which resemble the spots in the breast of the bird "Hototogisu", little cuckoo. The midsummer rain may affect the leaves.
-Scientific name-
Tricyrtis hirta
-Common name-
Toad Lily
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Hototogisu
Family 　 Liliaceae
Origin 　 Japan, Korea, China
Horticultural classification 　 Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　
　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 40-100cm
Flower diameter 　 3cm
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length