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Blue plantain lily (Hosta ventricosa), a perennial herb from the Liliaceae family, is native to the south-central and southeast regions of China. Blue plantain lily (Latin: Hosta ventricosa, family Liliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Blue plantain lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Blue plantain lily is a member of the Liliaceae family native to CHC and CHS. Blue plantain lily, or Hosta ventricosa, thrives in partial to full shade and requires moist soil.
Blue plantain lily grows best in USDA zone 3-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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