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Hosta plantaginea

Also Known As

  • Hosta 'Plantaginea'
  • August Lily
  • China species

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta plantaginea plant details

Hosta plantaginea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta plantaginea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta plantaginea

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glossy light green leaves are upright in clumps 12-18” tall and24” wide. Flower stems August to September stand well above foliage at 30” and are topped with large, very FRAGRANT white flowers 3-4” long, the best flowers in the genus Hosta! Lovely in the woodland, bright to deep shade,good garden soil and regular dry season water.
Glossy, apple green leaves; huge very fragrant, white flowers late in late summer into early fall. Plant in light shade to nearly full sun. Large hosta.
Leaves are light glossy green, but grow this one for the huge white flowers that will fill your garden with their fragrance. Known also as August Lily, ours flower pretty much right on schedule on August 15th every year.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

With fragrant Easter lily-sized white trumpets in August this hosta sets a high bar for fragrant competitors. Medium green leaves. Enjoys a kiss of sunshine. 2' x 2'

Gardening facts about Hosta plantaginea plant

How to Grow Hosta plantaginea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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