Looking for a plant that blooms in the fall AND in the shade? You'll want to add toad lilies to your list! Andy Brand, our director of horticulture, tells us why toad lilies, or Tricyrtis spp., are such a great addition to the garden. | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta ‘Raspberry Mousse’) blooming in the Secret Garden #whatsinbloom | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Are you looking for a sturdy Toad lily that is covered in flowers come fall? Tricyrtis 'Fluffy Orchid' is just that! Sturdy stems are clothed in dark green, thick, fuzzy foliage all summer. Starting in October, top half of the stems is covered in clusters of large, heavily spotted flowers - a bumblebee delight! This toad lily cultivar is very heat tolerant and makes an excellent cut flower. Zones: 5a to 10b. https://www.plantdelights.com/products/tricyrtis-fluffy-orchid | Plant Delights Nursery,