(Hosta, 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...

(Blue Angel Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily)

This is one beautiful blue hosta! Blue Angel plantain lily is a clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial that is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage. In spring, it produces a large clump of heart-shaped, wavy, waxy leaves of slate blue, and in midsummer upright, sturdy stems of trumpet-shaped flowers of white appear. This hosta prefers part sun to part shade and fertile, well drained soil. It is widely used in mixed perennial borders and massed as a large groundcover for shade....

(Blue Cadet Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily)

This is one pretty blue hosta! Blue Cadet plantain lily is a clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial that is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage. In spring, it produces a small clump of heart-shaped, waxy leaves of blue-green, and in late summer upright, sturdy stems of trumpet-shaped lavender flowers appear. This hosta prefers part sun to part shade and fertile, well drained soil. It is widely used in mixed perennial borders and massed as a large groundcover for shade. Most hosta...

(Blue Cups Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily)

Frosty-leaved and medium-sized, ‘Blue Cups’ is a herbaceous perennial hosta that forms a spreading clump of rounded, puckered leaves that have a heavy, corrugated texture. They are dark blue-green and deeply cupped. Lavender bell-shaped flowers appear on leafless stems held above the foliage in summer.

This hosta grows best in full to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of fertile well-drained soil types. It has average water needs and prefers even moisture. Use ‘Blue Cups’ for contrasts...

(Hosta, 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...

(Blue Diamond Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily)

A small to medium-sized hosta, ‘Blue Diamond’ forms tidy clumps of somewhat upright leaves that are medium-sized, diamond to lance-shaped, and resistant to slugs, ordinarily a pest of hostas. The leaves are a powdery blue-green and have heavy substance. Lavender bell-shaped flowers with white stripes appear on leafless stems held just above the foliage in midsummer.

This hosta grows best in full to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of fertile well-drained soils. It has average water needs...

(Hosta, 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...

(Blue Giant Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, tolerance for shade, toughness, and mounding habit. This one, the huge ‘Blue Giant,’ makes a clump of overlapping, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves that are thick and heavily corrugated and held extended on stout petioles (leaf stems). The flower are white and bell-to-funnel-shaped. They appear above the leaves in cluster atop upright leafless stems.

Like most hostas, ‘Blue Giant’ grows best in full to partial shade, tolerates...

(Blue Mammoth Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily)

Herbaceous perennials, hostas are grown mostly for their adaptability and attractive leaves, but some are also notable for their size. This one, ‘Blue Mammoth,’ is very large and forms a broad, tall clump of huge, oval to heart-shaped, puckered leaves that are blue-green, substantial, and resistant to slugs (a pest of many hostas). Pale lavender, funnel to bell-shaped flowers appear on leafless stems held above the foliage in late spring or early summer.

This imposing hosta grows best in full...

(Hosta, 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...