Hosta plantaginea (Fragrant Hosta, Fragrant Plantain Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Speciesplantaginea
CategoryPerennials
OriginNortheast Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 10 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)14 - (-4)
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread45 - 60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect and spreading.
LandscapeShade garden, border planting, mass planting and groundcover.
PropagationDivision in spring while plants are just emerging through the soil.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade in rich, moist and organic soils.
Notable SpecimensThe A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatWoodlands.
Leaf DescriptionNearly round, heart-shaped leaves that are 7 - 10 cm long. The scapes are 76 cm tall.
Flower DescriptionLarge, trumpet-shaped and heavily fragrant flowers on scapes.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is cylindrical, up to 6 cm.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are bright green.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves appear glossy. The flowers have a waxy appearance.

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