plantain lily 'Jurassic Park'

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A large, clump-forming deciduous perennial, that can reach up to 1.2m high and 2.5m across in ideal conditions. Leaves are thick, rounded to heart shaped, mid green to glaucous, and increasingly puckered and ribbed as they age. Produces loose clusters of pale purple flowers, on stems up to 1m high in summer

plantain lily 'Jurassic Park'

Scientific classification

Species
plantain lily 'Jurassic Park' (Hosta 'Jurassic Park')
Genus
Hosta
Family
Asparagaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
1.5-2.5 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 'Jurassic Park'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Jurassic Park'

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plantain lily 'Jurassic Park' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Watering
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and early 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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