Fragrant plantain-lily combines broad lime-green leaves with large white trumpet flowers that open in the evening and release fragrance.
- Height
- 30–61 cm / 1–2 ft
- Spread
- 91–122 cm / 3–4 ft
- Light
- Shade / Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Fall, Summer
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3a–9b
Planting
Choose partial to deep shade with moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Allow for a wide mature clump; sunnier positions work in cooler climates only when moisture remains reliable.
Care
Remove spent flower stems after blooming and cut discoloured leaves at ground level. Divide in spring or autumn if required, ideally before the leaves unfold in early spring.
Before planting: Slugs and snails can damage the foliage.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
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