March 31st, 2013: Toad Lily 'Empress' (Tricyrtis ) by turektaylor

Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Mar 31, 2013

The Bloom of the Day for March 31st, 2013 was Toad Lily 'Empress' (Tricyrtis ).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-03-31

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DavidofDeLand DeLand, FL(Zone 9b) Mar 31, 2013

Another fun new plant and great picture as always....This Empress Toad Lily would be welcome to hop into my garden any day!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2013

It's another beauty. Excellent choice, Sue. I love when plants look splashed with color.

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Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Mar 31, 2013

An exotic and fun bloom, perfect for close-up photography!

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 31, 2013

I was expecting an Easter lily not a toad lily! LOL Sue!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2013

Okay, let's make Kell feel better...

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DavidofDeLand DeLand, FL(Zone 9b) Mar 31, 2013

Resplendant they are, Arlene,....... Great picture!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2013

It's past tense now due to a freezing winter several years ago but a few new ones will take their place. Thanks, David.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 31, 2013

Thanks Arlene! Those are just so gorgeous! I just woke up from my brunch buffet stupor nap! And it is time to eat again! OH NO! Happy Easter everyone!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2013

Naps are always good, Kell. I missed mine today so tomorrow I can take two.

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