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Hosta nigrescens

Plantain lily

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Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

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Plant does flower in July

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Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

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Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Hosta nigrescens
  • Common name: Plantain lily
  • Family: Hostaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial
Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Blue​/​Green

Hostas are popular, shade-loving plants, grown mainly for their beautiful foliage, although most varieties also have pretty, tubular flowers. Hosta leaves come in a wide range of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures, so there’s a huge choice to suit you and your garden.

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Hosta nigrescens bears fresh green leaves on tall, elegant stems. For best results, grow in partial shade, ideally with some morning sun to bring out the colour of the leaves. Hosta nigrescens thrives in rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter added to the soil before planting.

How to grow Hosta nigrescens

  • Plant size

    65cm height

    90cm spread

  • Aspect

    North facing, east facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front

  • Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
  • Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do Plant in May

Do Plant in June

Do Plant in July

Do Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do not Plant in October

Do not Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does not flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Divide
Divide

Do not Divide in January

Do not Divide in February

Do Divide in March

Do Divide in April

Do not Divide in May

Do not Divide in June

Do not Divide in July

Do not Divide in August

Do Divide in September

Do Divide in October

Do not Divide in November

Do not Divide in December

Hosta nigrescens and wildlife

Hosta nigrescens is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Attractive to Bees

Does not attract Beneficial insects

Does not attract Birds

Does not attract Butterflies​/​Moths

Does not attract Other pollinators

Is Hosta nigrescens poisonous?

Hosta nigrescens can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Horses

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Livestock

No reported toxicity to People

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