Tricyrtis Manten no Hoshi Lilium The small green leaves emerge

The small green leaves emerge with a heavy white frosting

and glaucidium

If fungal rust spores have been allowed to drop

central ivory pattern

author of Ferns for American Gardens

Tricyrtis Manten no Hoshi Lilium The small green leaves emergeTricyrtis 'Manten no Hoshi' (translated "sky full of stars") is a stunning Japanese toad lily hybrid involving Tricyrtis formosana. In late September, the terminal flower clusters are held atop 2' tall black stalks. Each flower has a white background, but is so densely spotted with large purple blotches that the overall appearance is purple. We really like Tricyrtis 'Manten no Hoshi' and think you will also.