Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Tricyrtis

Species:

Tricyrtis hirta

USDA Symbol:

TRHI8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers shaded or partially shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and may germinate erratically over several months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI