First Frost Plantain Lily
Hosta hybrid
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, moist, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Cordate (Heart-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green with yellow to white margins |
| Bloom | Light Lavender |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division in early spring or late summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
1-3 morning sun / Spikes of flowers bloom in summer / Prune to remove flower stems and spent leaves so no bugs and diseases
Maintenance
Cut off spent flower stalks.
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
Holds its color well until the first frost.