Tricyrtis ohsumiensis Nakatsugawa Woody Lilies has long been one of

has long been one of my favorite pitcher plants

so pardon me if I'm excited

the wait was well worth it

obviously a ploy to enter the country

In seasons with especially long growing seasons it can be cut to the ground in late summer if it becomes untidy

Tricyrtis ohsumiensis Nakatsugawa Woody Lilies has long been one ofOh, my! I can't remember how many times I repeated those words when I first saw this amazing toad lily. Usually a plant this beautiful proves equally as difficult to grow, but not so with Tricyrtis 'Nakatsugawa'. The wide, creamy white borders highlight the succulent, light green leaves to the point that who cares about flowers? Visitors are constantly mistaking this for a choice hosta. The 10" tall clump is topped in early fall with large, butter