Plantain Lily

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Avant Gardens

Description

Plant: 48 in. (122 cm) diameter, 18 in. (46 cm) high; mound-like; fast. Leaf: 10 in. (25 cm) long, 6 in. (15 cm) wide; 8 pairs of veins; dark green; creamy to pure white margin; slightly rippled; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, deeply flat; broadly ovate; rounded base; petiole is white edge. Scape: 48 to 60 in. (122 cm) long; green. Flower: 1.5 to 2 in. (4.31 cm) long; lightly striped; bell; Indianapolis, IN - July 15 to Aug 15; 7/5-7/20-8/5; *codes 3-4-5; Clump History: original sport; 15 yrs old; Indianapolis, IN; Notable Characteristics: contrast of variegation within the leaf -- a bold dark green contrasting with wide white borders on a very shiny leaf blade. [Sport of seedling of H. 'Splashed Leather' x H. 'Yellow Splash']

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics