plantain lily 'Don Stevens'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to around 60cm high and 1m wide. Leaves are ovate and glossy, mid to dark green with a narrow cream margin and deeply impressed veins. Produces loose clusters of pale purple flowers on stems to 90cm high in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Don Stevens' (Hosta 'Don Stevens')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Don Stevens'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Don Stevens'
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plantain lily 'Don Stevens' care guide
- Consistently moist cool soil, hosta foliage wilts rapidly when dehydrated
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Consistently moist cool soil, hosta foliage wilts rapidly when dehydrated
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced foliage perennial feed every three weeks spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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