Plantain Lily
Hosta 'Tenryu'
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Bridgewood Gardens
Description
Plants are large reaching 36" in height with leaves that are very white-pruinose on both sides; flower scapes reach 5.5' in height. Called the "Tenryu River Hosta" this has been cultivated in the Tenryu River area of Shizuoka Prefecture. Named by Haruo Yoshie in 1985. Reportedly a long-scaped H. sieboldiana.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics