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Hosta Species, Plantain Lily

Hostalancifolia

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Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hosta (HOSS-tuh)

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Species

lancifolia (lan-sih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Bloom Time

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Bloom Color

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Other Details

Other details

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

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Growing Habit

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Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

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Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

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Foliage Color

Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Bloom Characteristics

Mound-like

Water Requirements

Fast

Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Midlothian, Illinois

Portland, Indiana

Sioux Center, Iowa

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Staten Island, New York

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

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coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | neutral

"Hosta lancifolia" is a synonym for "Hosta 'lancifolia' ". See the Plantfiles entry for the latter for more information.

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Malus2006

Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2008 | positive

I'm rather surprised to see that this is pretty much underused - Hosta lancifolia is one of the most common hosta for me - it multiply li...Read More

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