plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire' · Hosta 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a lightly shaded spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Watering: Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weatherSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a lightly shaded spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

How to Water plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a lightly shaded spot away from direct sun and with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

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How to Repot plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails; container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Saint Elmo's Fire'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Saint Elmo's Fire'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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