plantain lily 'Sweet Susan'
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A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 45cm high, with ovate, glossy green leaves with deeply impressed veins. Produces loose clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, pale purple flowers edged with white, on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain lily 'Sweet Susan' (Hosta 'Sweet Susan')
- 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
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of plantain lily 'Sweet Susan'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain lily 'Sweet Susan'
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plantain lily 'Sweet Susan' care guide
- Cool evenly moist soil, cut watering during winter dormancy
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Cool evenly moist soil, cut watering during winter dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced hosta foliage feed every three weeks spring 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 shady 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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