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Plantain Lily

Hosta hybrid · Asparagaceae

The premier foliage plant for shade, forming bold clumps of ribbed leaves in blue, gold, green and variegated forms. Lily-like flowers appear in summer; protect new shoots from snails.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Perennial
  • Light
    Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water
    Moist / Regular
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    0.6 m H × 0.9 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous, Variegated Foliage, Gold / Lime Foliage
  • Flowering
    Summer Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

    • Good for