Plantain Lily

Hosta

Asparagaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

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).

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture