Tricyrtis Manten no Hoshi Cynara pleated leaves emerge from each

pleated leaves emerge from each pseudobulb in early spring (April for us)

which is nearly 1/3 longer than our other introduction

makes an absolutely superb specimen

Unlike the gold leaf of the parent

tubular flowers of white highlighted by dramatic

Tricyrtis Manten no Hoshi Cynara pleated leaves emerge from eachTricyrtis '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.