What is Toad Lily?
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is a perennial herb native to Japan, thriving in moist environments with partial sun or shade. Toad Lily (Latin: Tricyrtis hirta, family Lamiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Toad Lily? — PlantSage
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What is Toad Lily
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Toad Lily safe to eat?
Toad Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Toad Lily grow?
Toad Lily is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to JAP. Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta) thrives in partial sun to full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light or medium in texture.
Can I grow Toad Lily at home?
Toad Lily grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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