plantain lily 'Sting'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 35cm high, with a dense, mounding habit and thick, broadly ovate dark green leaves with narrow cream streaks radiating out from the base of the leaf. Produces loose clusters of bell-shaped pale purple flowers on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Sting' (Hosta 'Sting')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Sting'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Sting'
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plantain lily 'Sting' care guide
- Keep soil evenly damp, do not let root ball fully dry out
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly damp, do not let root ball fully dry out
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild foliage fertilizer every three weeks spring through 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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