Toad Lily Live Plant 4.5" | Tricyrtis 'Seiryu' | Orchid-Like Lavender Blue Flowers | Shade Perennial for Woodland Gardens

Tricyrtis formosana 'Seiryu', commonly known as Seiryu Toad Lily, is a stunning shade-loving perennial celebrated for its exotic, orchid-like flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. The unique blooms feature pale lavender to blue petals accented with white centers and intricate purple spotting, creating a dramatic display when many other perennials are fading. Its graceful arching stems and lush dark green foliage make it a beautiful addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and moist garden areas. Easy to grow and hardy in a wide range of climates, Seiryu Toad Lily brings elegant late-season color to shaded landscapes.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
• Botanical Name: Tricyrtis formosana 'Seiryu'
• Flower Color: Lavender Blue with White Centers and Purple Spots
• Foliage: Dark Green
• Plant Height: 20–36 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
• Characteristics: Shade Loving, Exotic Blooms, Late Season Color, Woodland Favorite

Uses

• Woodland gardens
• Shade borders
• Moist garden areas
• Pond edges
• Cottage gardens
• Cut flower arrangements

Planting Partners

• Hosta
• Ferns
• Astilbe
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Brunnera

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Keep soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather.
• Prefers partial to full shade.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back stems after frost.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.

Common Name: Seiryu Toad Lily
Scientific Name: Tricyrtis formosana 'Seiryu'
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Soil: Rich, well-draining with organic matter
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
Growth Habit: Arching stems with lush foliage
Format: 4.5" Live Plant