Hosta plantaginea Aschers.
Fully-hardy clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped, long-tubed, very fragrant white flowers in summer and autumn. To 60cm. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘[Hemerocallis japonica is] Hardy; blooms much later in the year than caerulea, and not so freely. […] Introduced in 1790 by Mr. G. Hibbert. Our drawing was made form a plant that flowered in the open ground at Mr. Vere’s.’ [BM t.1433/1812]. Redouté-L pl.3/1802-1815.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.210/1843].
Notes
Some authorities give Hemerocallis japonica Thunb. as a synonym of Hosta sieboldii (Pax.) J.Ingram which see, or Hosta lancifolia Tratt which see, but they are retained separately here.
Published Jan 06, 2010 - 05:28 PM | Last updated Jan 07, 2010 - 01:29 PM
Hosta plantaginea Aschers. | Redouté Liliacées pl.3/1802-1815 | BHL
| Family | Hostaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | China |
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| Common Name | Fragrant plantain lily, August lily |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Hemerocallis Japonica |
| Confidence level | high |