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Siebold's plantain lily

Hosta fortunei
annual0.7×1.4 mzone 3–9full shade

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Siebold's plantain lily is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Asparagaceae
Habit
annual
Height
0.7 m
Spread
1.4 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
20 years
First yield
after 3 years
Hardiness
zone 3–9
Shade tolerance
full shade
Soil
Silt, Clay
Soil moisture
moist – very wet
pH
5.5 – 7.5
ground covernectar sourcepollen source

Growing

Hosta fortuneii prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained loamy to clay soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Propagate by division in early spring or autumn. Remove dead foliage and flower stalks after blooming to maintain plant health.

Frequently asked questions

Siebold's plantain lily: how big does it get?

Siebold's plantain lily (Hosta fortunei) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.7 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.4 m. Growth is medium.

Siebold's plantain lily: what site does it need?

Siebold's plantain lily tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Siebold's plantain lily: is it hardy?

Siebold's plantain lily is listed as hardy in zone 3–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Siebold's plantain lily: will it grow in Central Europe?

Siebold's plantain lily is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

Siebold's plantain lily: is it poisonous?

Individual parts of Siebold's plantain lily are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.

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