curled plantain lily
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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with narrowly-ovate, wavy, dark green leaves broadly margined with creamy-white. Funnel-shaped, pale lavender flowers are borne on erect leafy stems to 75cm
Scientific classification
- Species
- curled plantain lily (Hosta crispula)
- 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
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of curled plantain lily
Distribution map
Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of curled plantain lily
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curled plantain lily care guide
- Evenly moist shaded potting soil, never let small root ball dry completely
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Evenly moist shaded potting soil, never let small root ball dry completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak leafy hosta liquid feed monthly spring and summer growing months
Pruning
PruningRemove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late summer or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails; plants in pots may be susceptible to vine weevil
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