How to Care for Hosta plantaginea (August Lily)

Korean name: 옥잠화

Hosta plantaginea is a perennial herb known for its large green leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom at night. It thrives in partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to maintain, making it suitable for home gardens.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: comfort, peace, purity
• Traits: beginner-friendly, fragrant flower, shade plant, cold hardy
• Also known as: August Lily, Fragrant Plantain Lily

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hosta plantaginea?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hosta plantaginea?

It likes Grows well in partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Hosta plantaginea safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Hosta plantaginea good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season..