.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Minuteman' Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei 'Minuteman' Description A compact perennial with broad, variegated green and yellow foliage. It forms lush clumps and produces lavender flowers in summer, making it an attractive low-maintenance addition to shaded gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, container planting, and as ground cover under trees. Plant Details Botanical Name: Minuteman' Plantain Lily Hosta fortunei 'Minuteman' Common Name: Minuteman' Plantain Lily Size & Growth: Up to 12 inches tall with a spread of 24 inches Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, Broad-leaved Bloom Time: 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: No Grows Well With: Ferns, Heuchera, Astilbe Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in shaded, well-drained soil. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not soggy. Soil Type: Rich, loamy soil. Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect rhizomes. Planting Depth: Usually planted at the same depth as in the nursery. Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced granular fertilizer. Special Care: Dividing clumps every few years encourages healthy growth.