Species hosta
Hosta plantaginea displaying its lush, broad leaves in shades of green and white, purple flowers

hosta

Hosta plantaginea

Hosta plantaginea, also known as "Plantain lily," is a species of hosta that is easy to grow and grows rapidly. It has broad, heart-shaped leaves with a deep green color. Its white flowers usually bloom between July and August, and they attract beneficial pollinators to any garden. It's a popular choice for ornamental gardening since it's low-maintenance and resistant to most pests. It can be grown in partial or full shade, making it suitable for Landscape, rock gardens and woodland gardens. In addition, it can be divided easily and propagated.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Tissue Culture,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Hosta plantaginea should be watered once a week. Water deeply so that the soil becomes moist up to a depth of 8-10 inches. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering, but make sure not to let it dry out completely or become overly moist. Additionally, check the soil's moisture level weekly using a moisture meter to ensure the soil's moisture level stays between the optimal range of 65-70%.

sunlight

Hostas prefer bright, indirect light and generally do best in partial shade (about 4 hours of filtered sunlight each day). The ideal light situation for hosta plants is for them to receive early morning sun and filtered sun the rest of the day. If the hostas are exposed to too much direct sunlight, the leaves may scorch or otherwise sustain damage. Placing hostas in locations where they will only receive a few hours of indirect sunlight each day will help to prevent too much intense direct light from reaching the plant.

pruning

Hosta plantaginea should be pruned twice a year, once in spring and once in mid-summer. In the spring, you should remove any dead foliage and damaged leaves, as well as any flower stems if the plant has flowered. You can then trim the leaves and stems to give the plant a neat, well-manicured look. In the summer, you should trim back any overgrown leaves to the desired size, and thin out overcrowded clumps of foliage, leaving only the healthiest growth. Be sure to make your cuts just above the surrounding foliage for an even look. You should avoid pruning during the winter months, as this can damage the new growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Jun
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Aug
Starts Flowering

Hosta plantaginea typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Hosta plantaginea typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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