plantain lily 'War Paint'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 90cm high, with large, heart-shaped leaves with rippled edges. Young leaves have irregular variegation, with cream to pale green centres and darker green margins, this darkens as the leaves mature and by mid summer they are solid green. Produces funnel-shaped, pale lavender flowers on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'War Paint' (Hosta 'War Paint')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'War Paint'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'War Paint'
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plantain lily 'War Paint' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early 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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