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Hosta plantaginea - Plantain Lily - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Plantain Lily

Hosta plantaginea

Also called August Lily

  • AKA Hosta plantaginea var. grandiflora or Hosta subcordata grandiflora alba
  • Large mound of glossy mid-green leaves
  • Distinct deep veining and slightly wavy leaves
  • Very fragrant pure white flowers
  • Bloom Time: Late summer
  • Flower Height: 85 cm
  • Foliage Height: 65 cm
  • Leaf Size: 28 cm x 18 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
60-65 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Additional Notes about Plantain Lily:

 Hosta plantaginea has been used to breed many cultivars because of its extremely fragrant flowers and later season bloom time. 

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Full Shade
Full Shade
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast
Fast
Fragrant
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Moist to Average
ATTRIBUTES:
Juglan Tolerant
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Mounding
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Foundation planting
Woodland/woods edge