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Plantaginea Hosta

Hosta Plantaginea

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Overview

The Plantaginea Hosta, or Hosta plantaginea, is noted for its lush foliage and striking white, fragrant flowers. Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, fertile soil. Its broad, glossy leaves typically span up to 18 inches long, with the plant reaching a height of 15-24 inches. Space these perennials 36 inches apart for optimal growth. Blooming occurs in late summer, adding a dash of brightness to shady areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — is noted for its lush foliage and striking white
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Blooming occurs in late summer, adding a dash of brightness to shady areasPlantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Its broad, glossy leaves typically span up to 18 inches long, with the plant reaching a height of 15-24 inchesPlantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — is a captivating perennial that can serve as a standout addition to your landscape designPlantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, fertile soilPlantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Space these perennials 36 inches apart for optimal growthPlantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — commonly referred to as Hosta plantaginea+1

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — is noted for its lush foliage and striking white
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Blooming occurs in late summer, adding a dash of brightness to shady areas
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Its broad, glossy leaves typically span up to 18 inches long, with the plant reaching a height of 15-24 inches
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — is a captivating perennial that can serve as a standout addition to your landscape design
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, fertile soil
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — Space these perennials 36 inches apart for optimal growth
Plantaginea Hosta (Hosta Plantaginea) — commonly referred to as Hosta plantaginea
Hosta Plantaginea
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