Hosta Species, Plantain Lily

Hosta laevigata

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species
laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time
Late
Bloom Color
Pure White
Deep Purple
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Plant Size (check one)
Small (leaf 6.0-25 square inches; plant 6”-10” tall)
Growing Habit
Mound-like
Growth Rate
Medium
Leaf Shape
Lance
Elliptic
Leaf Appearance
Wavy
Degree to which the appearance is present
Deeply
Leaf Texture (top)
Slightly Shiny
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Very Shiny
Leaf Color
Medium Green
Dark Green
Color of Leaf Margin
No margin
Leaf Substance
2 (Good)
Number of Vein Pairs
Fewer than 9
Appearance of Margin
Slightly Rippled
Margin Width
No margin
Flower Shape
Spider
Flower Fragrance
No fragrance
Does it set seed?
Yes; seed is viable
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Traverse City, Michigan

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Hosta laevigata (species) becomes a dense mound 12" high by 29" wide, of very wavy, bright green foliage. The leaves are 8" long by 2-1/...Read More

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