Plantain Lily

Hosta 'City Lights' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Savory's Gardens Inc.

Description

Plants to 27" tall by 55" wide, with 12.25" long by 9" wide leaves which are a very bright gold that almost glistens; moderate bloom covers the top (early in the season) and underside surfaces; broadly ovate shape with a heart-shaped base; can be cupped; heavily corrugated; thick substance; 15-16 vein pairs. Flowers from late June into mid-July; near-white with a pale lavender midrib; 2.5" long by 1.5" wide; in moderately dense clusters on 31" scapes; funnel shape that is more open than most Sieboldianas; sets seed well.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics