Plantain lily
Common Name: Plantain lily
Genus: Hosta
Species: fortunei
Cultivar: var. aureomarginata
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist
Height: 55cm
Spread: 100cm
Time to divide plants: August to March
Flowering period:
July
to
August
This is a striking hosta with deep olive-green leaves which have golden yellow margins. In sunnier positions, this margin fades to cream. In addition to its attractive foliage display, it also produces masses of lavender flower in summer. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) which is for plants of outstanding excellence.
Looks good with:
Pulmonaria rubra 'Redstart'Dryopteris filix-mas
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