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Care decision	Fragrant plantain lilyHosta plantaginea
Light	Partial to deep shade; sunnier positions are more practical in cooler climates with adequate moisture. NC State Extension: Hosta plantaginea
Water	Keep the root zone supplied with moisture without leaving it waterlogged. RHS: growing hostas
Soil & growing mix	Well-drained soil with organic matter and an open structure. Missouri Botanical Garden: choosing hostas
Mature size	Usually 1–2 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with flower stalks above the foliage. NC State Extension: Hosta plantaginea
Growing season	Foliage from spring into autumn; fragrant white flowers in late summer into early autumn. NC State Extension: Hosta plantaginea
Winter & climate	NC State lists USDA zones 3–9 for the species. NC State Extension: Hosta plantaginea
Container fit	Container choice matters. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	Local heat, exposure, and moisture availability influence performance within the stated winter-hardiness range. Judge a proposed site through summer, not only when the spring leaves emerge.
Equipment to consider	Bosmere Large Face Copper Plated Plant Markers, 10-inch, 10-pack
Evidence & next steps	Foliage gardens guides → Place Fragrant Hosta Where Evening Flowers and Summer Moisture Meet Container drainage starts with the whole pot Plant Groundcovers in Dry Shade Without Sacrificing Tree Roots Read the growing reference NC State Extension: Hosta plantaginea RHS: growing hostas

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