Zone 4 · Toad Lily

Planting Toad Lily in Zone 4

Tricyrtis hirta

✅ Toad Lily thrives in zone 4 (hardy 4–8)

Can I plant today?

Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around May 15

Zone's first frost

around September 15

Bloom window

September – October

Peak bloom

September

Sun required

part sun, shade

Mature height

24"

Spacing

18" apart

Type

perennial

How to plant Toad Lily in zone 4

Plant in moist shade in spring. Orchid-like speckled blooms light up autumn shade beds.

Toad Lily peaks in September. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Cosmos

Peaks in August

Zinnia

Peaks in August

Sunflower

Peaks in August

Shasta Daisy

Peaks in July

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