Tricyrtis+hirta

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According to finegardening.com

=//Tricyrtis hirta// (Toad lily) = Photo/Illustration: Janet Jemmott
 * Hardiness Zones: || 1 || 2 || 3 || **__4__** || **__5__** || **__6__** || **__7__** || **__8__** || __**9**__ || 10 || 11 ||
 * Botanical Name:** //Tricyrtis hirta// try-SIR-tiss HER-tah[[image:http://www.taunton.com/media/spacer.gif width="10" height="1"]] **Common Name:** Toad lily **Synonyms:** T. japonica **Genus:** //[|Tricyrtis]// The star-like blossoms of this species are white with rich purple spots and purple stigmas. It blooms in late summer to mid-autumn along arching stems up to 2.5 feet tall.
 * Noteworthy characteristics:** These perennials are from moist woodlands and high elevations from eastern Asia to the Phillipines. They make subtle, but exotic, specimens for woodland borders.
 * Care:** Grow in moist, but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Mulch plants in cold climates with little snow cover, and site in a sheltered location to protect blossoms from early frosts.
 * Propagation:** Sow seed when fresh in a cold frame. Divide when still dormant in early spring.
 * Problems:** Slugs, snails