Plantain Lily

Hosta ventricosa 'Aureo-marginata' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

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