Plant · GBIF taxon 2771309
Small-leaved Plantain Lily
Hosta sieboldiiAlso known as Siebold's Hosta, Small Plantain Lily, Giboushi
Small-leaved plantain lily forms neat, compact mounds of narrow green leaves that often display delicate white margins. During late summer, slender flower scapes rise high above the foliage to bear trumpet-shaped pale purple or white blooms. Native to moist mountain woodlands and stream banks across Japan and Sakhalin, this long-lived perennial is widely cultivated as a shade garden favorite.
Shade TolerantPerennialFlowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Slugs and Snails
- Voles
ThreatsDeer browsing, slug and snail damage, habitat loss in wild ranges
HabitatsMoist woodlands, stream banks, mountain slopes, cultivated gardens
Life span15–30+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAsparagales
- FamilyAsparagaceae
- GenusHosta
- SpeciesHosta sieboldii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Leaves and roots contain saponins that are toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.
Responsible observation
- Light Needs: Plant in partial to deep shade, as intense afternoon sun scorches the leaves.
- Moisture Care: Maintain consistently moist, rich soil to prevent leaf tips from yellowing.
- Pest Protection: Place rough mulch or barrier tape around foliage to discourage hungry slugs.
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