plantain lily 'Lemon Lime'
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A miniature clump-forming perennial to 15cm high, with small, narrowly ovate, bright yellow-green leaves with lightly wavy edges. Produces numerous clusters of pale purple flowers, on upright stems above the leaves in mid summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Lemon Lime' (Hosta 'Lemon Lime')
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 plantain lily 'Lemon Lime'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Lemon Lime'
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plantain lily 'Lemon Lime' care guide
- Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep humus-rich soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shade-perennial feed monthly in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile soil that does not dry out, in a lightly shaded spot away from direct sun and 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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