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Yinger's plantain lily | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Yinger's plantain lily

Hosta yingeri

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: Huksan island plantain lily

About this plant

H. yingeri forms a small clump of mid to dark green leaves; purple flowers are borne on upright stems from late summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade or full shade. See hosta cultivation for further information

Pruning

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

Pests

Prone to slugs and snails; plants in pots are susceptible to vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years