Plantain Lily
Hosta 'Snowden'
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Crownsville Nursery, Shady Oaks Nursery
Description
Stately cultivar showing the general aspects of H. 'Fortunei', but attaining the size of H. sieboldiana. Plant 32" tall (81.5 cm), 52" wide (132 cm). Leaves 14" long, 10" wide (35.5 X 25.5 cm) with 11 veins,cordate, flat, blue-green, not variegated. Scape 38" (96.5 cm), bare, straight. Flowers funnel-shaped,white, blooming during average period; fertile.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
notable texture