plantain lily 'Tom Schmid'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 65cm high, with ovate, muted blue-green leaves with narrow white margins and lightly wavy edges. Produces funnel-shaped, pale lavender flowers on upright stems to over 1m high in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Tom Schmid' (Hosta 'Tom Schmid')
- 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
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Tom Schmid'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Tom Schmid'
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plantain lily 'Tom Schmid' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Full shade · 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
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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