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RedCrocus Minuteman Hosta Plantain Lily- Deciduous Perennial for Shade Gardens, Popular for Foliage & Blooms, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Deer-Resistant, Container & Groundcover 1 Gallon (Pack of 15)

RedCrocus Minuteman Hosta Plantain Lily- Deciduous Perennial for Shade Gardens, Popular for Foliage & Blooms, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Deer-Resistant, Container & Groundcover 1 Gallon (Pack of 15)

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Minuteman' Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei 'Minuteman'

Description

A compact, vigorous perennial with broad, rounded, dark green leaves that have a subtle golden hue in the center. It produces lavender flowers in early summer and is valued for its lush foliage and low maintenance.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for shaded gardens, borders, rock gardens, and container planting. Great as groundcover or in woodland settings for its striking foliage and seasonal blooms.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Minuteman' Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei 'Minuteman'
  • Common Name: Minuteman' Plantain Lily
  • Size & Growth: reaches up to 12 inches in height with a spread of 24 inches
  • Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous, broad-leaved
  • Bloom Time: Early summer
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Shade to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Astilbes

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil in shaded or partly shaded areas. Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Loamy or sandy soil with organic content
  • Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flower stalks and prune back damaged leaves to maintain appearance.
  • Winter Care: Apply mulch in late fall in colder zones to protect roots; will die back above ground in winter.
  • Planting Depth: Plant with crown at soil level
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
  • Special Care: Mulch annually to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
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