(Hosta, Plaintain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Arguably, there is no better perennial for shade. Hosta is a clump forming herbaceous ornamental grown mostly for its attractive foliage. The genus originates from Asia and is comprised of approximately 40 species and thousands of hybrid cultivars.

Throughout the growing season they present clumps of foliage in various shades of green, blue, blue-gray or gold. Some also have variegated markings of white, cream or gold. Their flowers are variable, but are generally trumpet, funnel or bell-shaped...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Showboat Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, tolerance for shade, toughness, and mounding habit. This one, ‘Showboat,' has heart-shaped dark-green leaves outlined by a wide creamy-white margin. It is a medium-sized plant and makes a mound of spreading leaves. The flowers are lavender and flared. They appear above the leaves in clusters atop leafless stems.

Like most hostas, ‘Showboat' grows best in partial shade to full shade, tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils,...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Silver Bay Plantain Lily)

Arguably, there is no better perennial for shade. Hosta is a clump forming herbaceous ornamental grown mostly for its attractive foliage. The genus originates from Asia and is comprised of approximately 40 species and thousands of hybrid cultivars.

Throughout the growing season they present clumps of foliage in various shades of green, blue, blue-gray or gold. Some also have variegated markings of white, cream or gold. Their flowers are variable, but are generally trumpet, funnel or bell-shaped...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Silver Crown Plantain Lily)

Hostas are mound-forming herbaceous perennials grown mostly for their attractive foliage. The pretty variegated ‘Silver Crown’ is a medium to large sized hosta that forms spreading clumps. Its lance-shaped leaves have pointed tips and wavy margins. They are a rich green edged in white. Lavender tubular flowers appear on tall leafless stems held high above the foliage in midsummer.

Overall, this hosta grows best in full to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of well-drained soil types. Hostas...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Sleeping Beauty Plantain Lily)

Arguably, there is no better perennial for shade. Hosta is a clump forming herbaceous ornamental grown mostly for its attractive foliage. The genus originates from Asia and is comprised of approximately 40 species and thousands of hybrid cultivars.

Throughout the growing season they present clumps of foliage in various shades of green, blue, blue-gray or gold. Some also have variegated markings of white, cream or gold. Their flowers are variable, but are generally trumpet, funnel or bell-shaped...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Snow Cap Plantain Lily)

Hostas are mound-forming herbaceous perennials grown mostly for their attractive foliage. The pretty variegated ‘Snow Cap’ is a medium to large hosta that forms neat clumps. Its large, substantial, heart-shaped leaves are slightly puckered and cupped. They are blue-green in color accented with wide, white, irregularly-shaped margins. White funnel-shaped flowers appear on tall stems held above the foliage in late summer.

Overall, this hosta grows best in full to partial shade and tolerates a wide...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Snow Flakes Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, tolerance for shade, toughness, and mounding habit. This one, ‘Snow Flakes,' has narrow, dull, smooth, medium-green leaves tapered at both ends. It is a low-growing plant and makes a vase-shaped cluster of leaves. The flowers are white and funnel shaped. They appear above the leaves in clusters atop leafless stems.

Like most hostas, ‘Snow Flakes' grows best in partial shade to full shade, tolerates a wide range of well-drained...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Snowy Lake Hosta)

Arguably, there is no better perennial for shade. Hosta is a clump forming herbaceous ornamental grown mostly for its attractive foliage. The genus originates from Asia and is comprised of approximately 40 species and thousands of hybrid cultivars.

Throughout the growing season they present clumps of foliage in various shades of green, blue, blue-gray or gold. Some also have variegated markings of white, cream or gold. Their flowers are variable, but are generally trumpet, funnel or bell-shaped...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, So Sweet Plantain Lily)

So sweet plantain lily is a clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial that is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage. In late spring, it produces a small clump of wavy, lance-shaped green leaves edged with ivory. In midsummer upright stems topped with white trumpet-shaped flowers appear. This hosta prefers part sun to part shade and fertile, well drained soil. It is widely used in mixed perennial borders or planted in masses as a groundcover for shade. Most plantain lilies are highly...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Special Gift Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, tolerance for shade, toughness, and mounding habit. This one, ‘Special Gift,' has heart-shaped, grayish-green leaves growing in a whirling clump. The plant is slightly rhizomatous (multiplying by stems at ground level or below) and one plant soon becomes more. The flowers are funnel shaped and very pale lavender or almost white. They appear above the leaves in clusters atop leafless stems.

Like most hostas, ‘Special Gift ' grows...