Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Krossa Regal' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Wayside Gardens, Sunny Border Nursery

Description

Plant erect reaching 28" in height and 30" in width; leaves are 9" long, 5" wide blue-green, cordate, wavy-undulate; scape 56" tall, the flowers lavender, funnelform. A sterile descendant of H. nigrescens imported from Japan by Krossa in the 1950's.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

notable texture, foliage characteristics, growth habit