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Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Hosta lancifolia
narrow-leaved plantain lily
Flower Color
Description
A compact herbaceous perennial, forming a dense clump of mid-dark green, lance-shaped leaves, shiny above and glossy below, to 10-15cm in length. Narrowly funnel-shaped purple flowers are borne on leafy, red-spotted stems to 50cm in height
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and bedsGarden edgingUnderplanting of roses and shrubs