narrow-leaved plantain lily
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H. lancifolia is a compact herbaceous perennial, forming a dense clump of mid-dark green, lance-shaped leaves, shiny above and glossy below, to 10-15cm in length. Narrowly funnel-shaped purple flowers are borne on leafy, red-spotted stems to 50cm in height
Scientific classification
- Species
- narrow-leaved plantain lily (Hosta lancifolia)
- 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
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of narrow-leaved plantain lily
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of narrow-leaved plantain lily
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narrow-leaved plantain lily care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
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, snails and vine weevil
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