plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

How to Grow and Care for plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket' · Hosta 'Dinner Jacket'

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: Keep soil evenly damp, shelter from hot drying windsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly damp, shelter from hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingGeneral foliage plant feed monthly active growth season
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 'Dinner Jacket'?

Keep soil evenly damp, shelter from hot drying winds

Learn more →

What Are the Sunlight Requirements for plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Partial shade

Learn more →

What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

What Soil Is Best for plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
Learn more →

What Are the Moisture Requirements for plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Moist but well drained

Learn more →

How to Fertilize plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

General foliage plant feed monthly active growth season

Learn more →

How to Prune plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

No pruning required

Learn more →

How to Propagate plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Learn more →

How to Transplant plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Care for plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket' in Winter?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Plant plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

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

Learn more →

How to Repot plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Harvest plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

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

Explore the plant health library →

The Toxicity of plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

Information to be completed

More General Info About plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

Attributes of plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginInformation to be completed

Scientific Classification

Species
Hosta 'Dinner Jacket'
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
More about plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket' →

FAQs About plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket'

Information to be completed

More Info on plantain lily 'Dinner Jacket' Growth and Care