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plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

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A compact, clump-forming deciduous perennial to around 25cm high and 45cm wide. Leaves are thick, broadly rounded and cupped, and blue-green with a broad central streak of cream that fades to white. Produces loose clusters of near white flowers on upright stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: plantain lily 'Chain Lightning' (Hosta 'Chain Lightning')
Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Chain Lightning'

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plantain lily 'Chain Lightning' care guide

Maintain steady mild moisture, mulch to slow soil moisture evaporation
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Maintain steady mild moisture, mulch to slow soil moisture evaporation

Fertilizing

Low-concentration balanced fertilizer every three weeks spring to early fall

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, though these thicker-leaved cultivars are more resistant than others. Container grown plants may be susceptible to vine weevil

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