Hosta ventricosa
BLUE PLANTAIN LILY
Asparagaceae-Agavoideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Weed Potential: cool areas

 
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Hosta ventricosa
BLUE PLANTAIN LILY
Asparagaceae-Agavoideae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, accents, border, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: cool areas






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