plantain lily 'Devon Blue'
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A large, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 50cm high, with ovate to heart-shaped green leaves with a silvery-blue waxy sheen and deeply impressed veins. Produces loose clusters of bell-shaped pale purple flowers on tall, upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Devon Blue' (Hosta 'Devon Blue')
- 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 'Devon Blue'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Devon Blue'
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plantain lily 'Devon Blue' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Full shade · 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 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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