plantain lily 'Ivory Coast'
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A large, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 50cm high, with broadly heart-shaped blue-green leaves with a wide, irregular, yellow border that fades to white as the leaves mature. Produces loose clusters of bell-shaped pale purple flowers on tall, upright stems in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Ivory Coast' (Hosta 'Ivory Coast')
- 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
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Ivory Coast'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Ivory Coast'
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plantain lily 'Ivory Coast' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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; container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil
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