Hosta Species, Plantain Lily

Hostalancifolia

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
lancifolia (lan-sih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
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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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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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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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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