Don't lick this Toad lily

I took this picture at the ofa show this Summer. I originally thought
that I wasn't going to be able to get them until 2009, but I found a
supplier that had a few listed for this weeks availabity. (they
haven't been confirmed yet, but if we are going to get them it will be
towards the end of this week)

The plant is Tricyrtis 'Imperial Banner' which is a new variety of
Toad Lily. Toad lilies are fall blooming perennials that tollerate a
fair amount of shade. This one is unique in that it has a creamy
varigated folliage.

The flowers of the tricyrtis is very exotic looking. They are covered with lots of contrasting speckles. They may look like they are from some tropical island, but they are extrememly happy in our climate.