Plantain Lily
Hosta ventricosa 'Aureo-marginata'
Asparagaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Busse Gardens
Description
Leaves heart-shaped with a unique twist, dark green with broad irregular margin of yellow that turns towhite and lasts until frost. Leaves 7" (17.5 cm) long, 6" (15 cm) wide; plants form an 18" (45 cm) high and 24" (60 cm) wide mound. Many mauve flowers are produced in midsummer. Performs best in shade to 3/4 sun (DS 197). Glossy green leaves have broad creamy white edge (DS 152).
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
notable texture, foliage characteristics