Blue Angel Plantain Lily Seeds – Flower Plant
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Plantain Lily ‘Blue Angel’ is a magnificent hosta variety admired for its large, heart-shaped, blue-green foliage and elegant summer blooms. Known for its lush texture and shade tolerance, this variety brings a cool and calming appearance to garden beds and borders. The broad leaves create a bold statement in shaded landscapes, while tall flower stalks rise above the foliage, producing soft lavender-white blossoms. Easy to grow and long-lasting, the Blue Angel variety adds both beauty and structure to home gardens.
Features:
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Large, textured blue-green foliage ideal for shaded gardens.
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Produces tall flower spikes with soft lavender-white blooms.
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Excellent ground cover and border plant for shaded areas.
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Low maintenance and suitable for beginner gardeners.
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Attracts hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators.
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Thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Specifications:
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Scientific Name: Hosta sieboldiana ‘Blue Angel’
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Common Name (US): Plantain Lily
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Foliage Color: Blue-green
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Flower Color: Pale lavender to white
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Plant Height: 30–36 inches (75–90 cm)
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Spread: 48–60 inches (120–150 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Partial shade to full shade
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Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
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Watering: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
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Germination Time: 21–28 days
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Days to Bloom: Late spring to midsummer (depending on climate)
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Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after frost risk passes
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Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
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Growing Season: Spring through early summer
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
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Best Planting Months (by Zone):
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Zones 3–5: May to June
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Zones 6–8: April to May
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Zones 9: February to March
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Use: Shade gardens, borders, under trees, or decorative ground cover