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plantain lily 'Potomac Pride'

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A large, vigorous, clump-forming perennial to 70cm high, with broadly ovate, deeply veined, glossy dark green leaves that have a bluish tint early in the season. Produces loose clusters of bell-shaped pale purple flowers on upright stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: plantain lily 'Potomac Pride' (Hosta 'Potomac Pride')
Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Potomac Pride'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Potomac Pride'

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plantain lily 'Potomac Pride' care guide

Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Growing

Grow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a shady 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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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, though the thicker leaves of this cultivar may be more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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