Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Sparkling Burgundy' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Savory's Gardens Inc.

Description

Medium sized plants to 18" tall by 36" wide, leaves are 7" long by 4" wide, shiny medium green; with whitish shiny undersides; blades elliptic and moderately wavy; smooth textured; average substance; 8-10 vein pairs. Flowers in early to late August; pale purple, darker in bud; 2.25" long by 1 1/8" wide; wide-open funnel shape; many 28" , reddish-colored scapes; develops a few pods. One of the best hostas for flower effect.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3