wavy plantain lily
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A compact herbaceous perennial with ovate, strongly twisted, rich green leaves 15cm in length, each with a large central zone of creamy-white. Funnel-shaped light purple flowers are borne on stems to 75cm from early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- wavy plantain lily (Hosta undulata)
- Genus
- Hosta
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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 wavy plantain lily
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of wavy plantain lily
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wavy plantain lily 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
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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