Hosta plantaginea cv.

Hosta plantaginea cv

Fragrant Plantain Lily, August Lily

Hosta plantaginea differs from other Hosta species not only in its size. It also tolerates sunny locations if the soil is evenly moist.

Depending on the variety and location, it can grow up to 80 centimetres tall and flower from July to September in Central Europe. Unfortunately, it is often eaten by snails. The wild type is native to China.

Hosta plantaginea cv

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Herbaceous plant, 50 to 80 centimeters
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: The wild type is native to China (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)

Hosta plantaginea cv

Botany

Name: Hosta plantaginea cv.
Family: Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae

Hosta plantaginea cv

Categories: Garden plants | White flowers |

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