toad lily ‘Tojen’

Tricyrtis ‘Tojen’ is a member of the lily family (Liliaceae) is a hardy perennial plant for the Midwestern United States. Toad lily is well-known for its adaptability to colder weather, being able to cope with sudden late-season frosts and freezes without showing signs of serious damage.

Toad lily plants grow up to 3 ft. in height and colonies can reach 1.5-2 ft. wide. The creeping rhizome of toad lily grows best in medium-to-wet, well-drained soils that do not dry completely. Tricyrtis ‘Tojen’ is an ideal candidate to bring color and texture to partial-to-full shade areas of the garden. This toad lily has been bred to have smooth petals without the characteristic polka dots of the species.

From August to October, the white/white-pink 1-1.5 inch wide flowers of Tricyrtis ‘Tojen’ put on a beautiful floral display. Many people have referred to the flowers of toad lily as “orchid-like” for their coloration and presentation.

Lurie Garden has two toad lily, the other being Tricyrtis formosana which has sweet freckles on its petals. Tricyrtis ‘Tojen’ is a particularly good addition for those wanting to bring new color and texture to shaded areas in the garden.