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 Hosta undulata

Wavy-leaved plantain lily 

 Scientific name: Hosta undulata

Common name: Wavy-leaved plantain lily

Region of origin: hybrid

 


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Highlights:

Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Height x Spread: 12 to 18 in. x 18 in.

Season of bloom: mid summer

Flower color: pale lavender

Exposure: light to moderate shade

Soil requirements: moist soil

Physical description: Wavy-leaved plantain lilies have basal, ovate leaves that are about 6 inches long. The leaves are striped lengthwise at the center with cream or white. The pale lavender flowers are about 2 inches long, gradually widening and funnel-form, and are borne on a scape about 1 foot tall.

Optimal growing conditions: Light to moderate shade and moist soil is preferred, and soil pH should range from 6 to 7. Hosta undulata tolerates full sun better than other Hosta species.

Susceptibility to pests and diseases: Leaf spots, crown rot, chewing insects, and slugs can be problems

Use: This plant makes an excellent border for rock gardens, pools, or edges of walkways.

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