plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

plantain lily 'Chain Lightning' · Hosta 'Chain Lightning'

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, 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: Maintain steady mild moisture, mulch to slow soil moisture evaporationSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMaintain steady mild moisture, mulch to slow soil moisture evaporation
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLow-concentration balanced fertilizer every three weeks spring to early fall
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, 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 'Chain Lightning'?

Maintain steady mild moisture, mulch to slow soil moisture evaporation

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

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What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

Low-concentration balanced fertilizer every three weeks spring to early fall

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How to Prune plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

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How to Transplant plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

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How to Care for plantain lily 'Chain Lightning' in Winter?

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How to Plant plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, 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 'Chain Lightning'?

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How to Harvest plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though these thicker-leaved cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

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Attributes of plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

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

Species
Hosta 'Chain Lightning'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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