Plantain Lily
Hosta 'Midas Touch'
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Groundcover Collection
Source of plant
Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm
Description
Upright grower of foreground size for specimen use. Round, intensely gold leaves have good substance and puckering, and a heavy sheen. It grows well with 1/2 shade to full sun (DS 111). Leaves rounded, cupped, and heavily puckered. Flowers pale lavender. Grows best in 1/4 to 3/4 sun. Hybridized by Paul Aden (DS 133).
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, notable texture