GardenWizzPlant Care Card
Plantain lily
Hosta · Perennial
Hardiness
— Hardiness needs verification (Unverified: Check the exact plant before leaving it outdoors in winter)
Height × Spread
7–120 cm × 10–180 cm
Soil
Moist, fertile soil; heavy clay improved with garden compost or well-rotted manure; water-retentive.
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.
The Gardening Year
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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
Watch out for
Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or crushed eggshells, and apply iron phosphate pellets.
Vine weevil: Check new plants for grubs before planting and use nematodes or biological controls in spring.
Honey fungus: Improve drainage and avoid replanting hostas in infected soil for several years.
Leaf scorch: Plant in partial shade and maintain consistent moisture with a thick layer of mulch.