(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Regal Splendor Plantain Lily)

What a large, elegant hosta for the garden! Regal splendor hosta, or plantain lily, is a clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial that is primarily grown for its ornamental variegated foliage. In late spring, it produces an unusually upright clump of heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with an ivory margin. In early to midsummer upright stems of bell-shaped flowers of lavender appear. This hosta prefers part sun to part shade and fertile, well drained soil. It is widely used in mixed perennial...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Revolution Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, mounding habit, toughness, and tolerance for shade. This one, the stunning ‘Revolution,’ forms medium-sized, neat, sturdy clumps of pointed, oval leaves that are very thick and ribbed, with creamy white centers flecked and streaked with dark-green, and margins widely streaked in two shades of green. Pale lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers appear on pale leafless stems held above the foliage in midsummer.

Like most hostas, ‘Revolution’...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Richland Gold Hosta)

Hostas need shade, right? Not always. The gold-leafed ‘Richland Gold’ and other hostas with yellow leaves, tend to need more light for brilliant leaf color. Hosta are clump-forming herbaceous ornamentals grown mostly for their attractive foliage. The heart-shaped leaves of ‘Richland Gold’ emerge green-gold and mature to a rich clear gold. They are of good substance and ribbed. Light lavender flowers are funnel-shaped and appear on leafy stems held above the foliage in midsummer. The plants...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Robert Frost Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, mounding habit, toughness, and tolerance for shade, This one, the eye-catching ‘Robert Frost, has heart-shaped leaves with wide, creamy-white margins that feather over the gray-green center, producing a beautiful frosty look. The leaves are substantial, corrugated, and tapered to a point, and grow in neat clumps. Pale lavender bell-to-funnel-shaped flowers appear on leafless stems held above the foliage in midsummer.

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(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Rohdeifolia Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, tolerance for shade, toughness, and mounding habit. This one, ‘Rohdeifolia' is small but perky, and notable for its upright, narrow olive-green leaves, outlined by thin white margins. The leaves, which are slightly shiny and veined in parallel lines, have short petioles (leaf stems) and so seem to be almost planted in the ground, with the result that the clump looks like a a fountain. The flowers are striped purple and appear on...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Royal Standard Plantain Lily)

Royal standard hosta is an old standard that first appeared in garden centers in the mid 1960s. This clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage. In late spring, it produces a large clump of heart-shaped, bright green leaves, and in early to midsummer upright stems of 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...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Ryan's Big One 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, Sagae Variegated Plantain Lily)

This is one showy hosta! Sagae hosta, or plantain lily, is a clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial that is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage. In late spring, it produces a large clump of broad, heart-shaped, waxy green leaves with a thin yellow margin. In midsummer upright stems topped with trumpet-shaped pale lavender 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...

(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Saint Elmo's Fire Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, mounding habit, tolerance for shade, and toughness. This one, the eye-catching ‘Saint Elmo’s Fire,’ forms dense clumps of heart-shaped leaves that emerge bright yellow with thin white margins and age to green while retaining the bright margins. New leaf flushes are yellow so plants often have layers of differently hued foliage. Pale lavender tubular flowers appear on leafless stems held above the foliage in midsummer.

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(Hosta, Plantain Lily, Samuel Blue Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for their attractive leaves, tolerance for shade, toughness, and mounding habit. This one, ‘Samual Blue,' is a medium-sized hosta with upright, heart-shaped leaves that are powdery blue and heavily glaucous (having a whitish film on the surface). The flowers are lavender-blue and appear on upright stems above the clump in late summer.

Like most hostas, ‘Samual Blue’ grows best in partial shade to full shade, tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, and...