Tricyrtis macrantha

Tricyrtis macrantha Maxim.

Tricyrtis macrantha, known as the yellow Chinese toad lily, is a perennial flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. Native to Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku Island in Japan, it thrives in partial to full shade and permanently wet soil. Hardy to USDA zone 4, it typically grows to 60 cm tall but benefits from garden placement that allows its stems and flowers to drape fully, reaching up to 100 cm in length.

Description

Tricyrtis macrantha is a member of the Liliaceae family and is native to Japan. It is a perennial plant that prefers shaded, moist environments. The species was described in 1888 by Maxim. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and is often cultivated for its ornamental value in gardens where its trailing growth habit can be showcased.