.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 This cultivar features lush, broad green leaves with a slightly wavy margin, forming dense clumps that add elegance to shaded garden areas. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for borders, containers, and woodland gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for shaded beds, borders, containers, and ground covers in woodland or shaded landscape settings. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hosta fortunei 'Minuteman' Common Name: Minuteman' Plantain Lily Size & Growth: Typically reaches 12-16 inches high with a width of 18-24 inches. Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Foliage Type: Deciduous perennial Bloom Time: Summer (July to August) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Prefers shaded to part-shaded areas Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Astilbes Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in shaded or partially shaded areas with rich, well-draining soil. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Loamy, rich organic soil preferred. Humidity: Thrives in average to high humidity environments. Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring or as needed. Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones, minimal protection needed in zones 5-8. Planting Depth: Plant so that the crown is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth. Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to rejuvenate and prevent overcrowding.
