About
A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with erect stems to 80cm, with dark-spotted lance-shaped leaves and lax clusters of star-shaped whitish flowers 2.5cm in width, heavily spotted purple.
About the genus
Tricyrtis are rhizomatous perennials, sometimes stoloniferous, with erect or arching stems with alternate, sometimes 2-ranked leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers that may be solitary or in terminal or axillary clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Native toRyukyu Is., Taiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in deep or partial shade. In cold areas, a sheltered position encourages flowers before the first frosts. May need a deep winter mulch if cold but no snow cover
PruningRemove faded flowerheads
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in autumn. Propagate by division in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free