plantain lily 'Quill'

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A compact, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 30cm high, with narrowly ovate, long-stemmed, glossy green leaves with wavy edges. Forms a dense mound to approximately 80cm across, and produces masses of pendent, pale purple flowers, on slender upright stems high above the foliage in summer

plantain lily 'Quill'

Scientific classification

Species
plantain lily 'Quill' (Hosta 'Quill')
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.5-1 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 'Quill'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Quill'

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plantain lily 'Quill' care guide

Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged; prefers consistent moisture.
Watering
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged; prefers consistent moisture.

Fertilizing

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and liquid feed monthly in summer.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Growing

Grow 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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