Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Hanky Panky' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection, North Walk

Source of plant

Naylor Creek Nursery, Garden Crossings

Description

Stunning sport of H. ‘Striptease’ Leaf emerges with a dark green center surrounded by a wide light dusty-green margin with dark green veins and the typical white H. ‘Striptease’ pattern. Later in the season the leaf changes to a creamy-yellow center surrounded by a darker green pattern that replaces the white ‘Striptease’ pattern, there is also a concentration of green near the leaf tip. The margin changes to creamy-white. This vigorous grower is topped with pale lavender flowers in July.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics