plantain lily 'Frosted Jade'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 70cm high, with ribbed, ovate to heart-shaped, deep green leaves with narrow creamy-white margins. Produces loose clusters of funnel-shaped white flowers tinted with purple, on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Frosted Jade' (Hosta 'Frosted Jade')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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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Distribution of plantain lily 'Frosted Jade'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Frosted Jade'
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plantain lily 'Frosted Jade' care guide
- Constantly evenly moist soil, shade foliage to slow water evaporation
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constantly evenly moist soil, shade foliage to slow water evaporation
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild balanced liquid feed every four weeks spring and summer months
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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