blue plantain lily
Also known as: murasaki-giboshi; Savannah wood
H. ventricosa is a robust herbaceous perennial making a large clump of wavy-edged, dark glossy green heart-shaped leaves to 18cm in length. Deep purple bell-shaped flowers are borne on erect stems to 90cm in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue plantain lily (Hosta ventricosa)
- 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 blue plantain lily
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue plantain lily
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blue 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
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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