Plantain Lily

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

American Astilbe Growers

Description

Plants reach 24" in height and 56" in width. Leaves are 10 3/4" long and 7 1/2" wide with a medium green center, the margins initially chartreuse changing to creamy white by early June, the blades generally curving downward creating a flowing mound effect. Flowers are lavender, held on 16"-34" tall scapes, effective in July. Registered with the AHS in 1979 by Peter Ruh for Paul Hofer, this was originally developed by Cynthia Tompkins in the 1920's and has been sold under a variety of names including fortunei 'Aureo-marmorata', 'Moorheimii' and 'Spinners'. 'Fortunei Albomarginata' ('Silver Crown') is often confused with 'Antioch'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics