plantain lily 'Praying Hands'
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A herbaceous perennial forming a clump about 40cm tall and wide. The leaves are dark green, very shiny underneath,with a narrow creamy-yellow margin. They are heavily rippled, and folded along their length, giving a very upright effect. The pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers appear in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Praying Hands' (Hosta 'Praying Hands')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Praying Hands'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Praying Hands'
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plantain lily 'Praying Hands' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningRemove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails; plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil
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