Try for Free
tab list
PictureThis
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
PictureThis
Search
Search Plants
Try for Free
Global
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
This page looks better in the app
picturethis icon
Instantly identify plants with a snap
Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.
Download the App for Free
Continue Reading
August lily

How to identify August lily (Hosta plantaginea)

August lily, also known as Corfu lily

August lily is a stemless (acaulescent) perennial, forming lush clumps typically 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) in both height and width. It is characterized by its broad, parallel-veined leaves that rise on long, grooved (sulcate), and semi-overlapping (subpeltate) petioles. Notably, august lily produces a distinctive flower display on a leafy-bracted, upright flower stalk (scapose raceme). The flowers themselves are notable for their tubular structure that flares into an abruptly bell-shaped corolla at the tip.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify August lily

1

Stemless perennial, forming lush clumps 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) in height and width.

2

Large, pristine white trumpet-shaped flowers measuring around 6 inches (15 cm) in length.

3

Loculicidal capsule fruit, elongated, dry, and papery, measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length.

4

Bright green-yellow, round to heart-shaped leaves with distinct parallel veins, up to 10 inches (25 cm) long.

5

Distinctive flower display on leafy-bracted stalk with tubular structure flaring into bell-shaped corolla tip.

August lilyAugust lilyAugust lilyAugust lilyAugust lily

Detailed Traits of August lily

Leaf Features

The leaves of august lily are bright green-yellow and display a round to heart-shaped form. They possess a glossy surface with a quilted texture. The vein pattern is distinctly parallel, running from the base to the tip. Each leaf typically spans up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length and 7 inches (18 cm) in width, forming a basal rosette. The striking characteristics make the leaves a standout feature in identifying august lily.

Leaf Shape

Ovate ,
Cordate

August lily Leaf Shape image
Learn About the Leaf Glossary
Group
Flower Features

August lily flowers are large, pristine white, and trumpet-shaped, typically measuring around 6 inches (15 cm) in length. The petals are arranged in a whorl, forming a showy and elegant structure. They are highly fragrant, emitting a sweet scent that is most pronounced in the evening. The blooming period occurs in late summer, providing a late-season burst of beauty. These flowers are highly valued as cut flowers for their stunning appearance and pleasant aroma.

August lily Flower imageAugust lily Flower image
Inflorescence Type

Raceme

August lily Inflorescence Type image
Learn About the Flower Glossary
Group
Fruit Features

The fruit of august lily is a loculicidal capsule, typically elongated and narrowing towards the tip. Upon reaching maturity, the capsule presents a light to dark brown hue. Its dry and papery texture is characteristic, forming multiple segments. These segments split open along the central seam to release the seeds. The capsule measures approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length. Its function is to safeguard the seeds until they are ready for dispersal, ensuring the propagation of august lily.

Learn About the Fruit Glossary
Group
Icon code

Scan QR code to download

More Plants You May Like and How to Identify Them
Img topic
Cape jasmine

Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen shrub with unique, glossy evergreen leaves and stunning flowers. The sophisticated, matte white flowers are often used in bouquets. The exceptional beauty of this ornamental plant has made it a popular and highly appreciated plant amongst gardeners and horticulturalists.

Img topic
Golden pothos

The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.

Img topic
Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine native to Central and South America that produces a large, juicy, edible fruit known as tomato. Today there are over 10000 cultivated varieties. Although tomato is the world’s most popular vegetable, botanically it is a fruit.

Img topic
Pepper

The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.

Img topic
Swiss cheese plant

The swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) produces bright, glossy leaves and makes a popular houseplant. It is originally native to tropical forest regions in Central America. The nickname swiss cheese plant refers to the small holes that develop in the plant's leaves. The long fruits resemble corncobs and smell sweet and fragrant when ripe.

Img topic
Bigleaf hydrangea

The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.

Identify August lily easily and quickly
We're also capable of identifying over 12,000 types of plants, flowers, succulents, and trees in your surroundings.
Identify a Plant Online

Key Facts About August lily

Attributes of August lily
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 60 cm
Spread
50 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 7 cm
Flower Color
White
Fruit Color
White
Stem Color
Green
Leaf type
Deciduous
The Toxicity of August lily
Identify plants with a snap
Instantly identify plants with AI: Snap a photo, and get accurate results within seconds.
Download the App for Free

Scientific Classification of August lily

Family
Asparagus
Icon allow
Genus
Hostas
Icon allow
Species
August lily (Hosta plantaginea)
Learn More About the August lily

Distribution Map of August lily

Native to East Asia, august lily can be found growing in woodlands, grasslands, and alongside streams. It is cultivated widely as a houseplant and garden plant and has escaped to grow wild in some scattered temperate locations worldwide.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
close
close
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
product icon
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
product icon
Nearly 5 years of research
product icon
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
ad
ad
Botanist in your pocket
qrcode
PictureThis Ios DownloadPictureThis Android Download
Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download the app