(Hosta, Krossa Regal Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

This is a tried and true large blue hosta. Krossa regal 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 lance-shaped, waxy leaves of blue-green. In midsummer, upright, sturdy stems of bell-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 and massed as a large groundcover for shade....

(Hosta, Lacy Belle Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials prized for their mounding habit, tolerance for shade, and variety of leaves. This one, the variegated ‘Lacy Belle,’ grows as a cascading clump of tapering leaves that are waxy, glossy, and blue-green with a wide, irregulare creamy-white margin.The flowers are lavender and bell-shaped, appearing on leafless stems held above the foliage in midsummer.

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

(Hosta, Lakeside Cha Cha Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Hostas need shade, right? Not always. The variegated 'Lakeside Cha Cha’ needs a bit of sun to show it stongest colors. Hostas are herbaceous ornamentals prized for their mounding habit, toughness and leaves. The leaves of this one stand well above the ground on stout petioles (leaf stems) forming an upright mound. They are heart-shaped, substantial, lightly corrugated, and lime-green to chartreuse edged in thin bands of white. The flowers are pale lavender and tubular and appear on leafless stems...

(Hosta, Lavender Lady Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Hostas are mound-forming herbaceous perennials grown mostly for their attractive foliage. The pretty ‘Lavender Lady’ is a small hosta that forms open, spreading clumps. Its small, lance-shaped leaves are medium green in color. An abundance of pale lavender funnel-shaped flowers appear on tall leafless stems held above the foliage in late summer.

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

(Hosta, Lemon Lime Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Hostas need shade, right? Not always. The chartreuse-leafed ‘Lemon Lime’ needs more light for brilliant color. Hostas are herbaceous ornamentals prized for their mounding habit, toughness and variable leaves. This one has small, wavy, lance-shaped leaves that glow lime-green or chartreuse. The flowers are dark lavender, fertile, bell-shaped and appear on leafless stems held well above the foliage in midsummer. If deadheaded, this hosta will re-bloom several times during the season. The plants form...

(Hosta, Leola Fraim Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Leola Fraim plantain lily is a clump forming, shade tolerant, herbaceous perennial that is primarily grown for its ornamental foliage. In spring, it produces small clumps of heart-shaped, cupped and puckered variegated leaves of medium to dark green with creamy yellow margins. In early 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...

(Hosta, Liberty 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...

(Hosta, Love Pat Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Arguably, there is no better perennial for shade. Hosta is a clump-forming herbaceous ornamental grown primarily for its attractive foliage and 'Love Pat' is no exception.

One of the bolder blue specimen hostas, ‘Love Pat’ boasts thick, heart-shaped, ice-blue foliage that is heavily quilted and deeply cupped. The leaves often fade to green late in the season, usually after flowering. In the summer months plants produce tall stems topped with pale lavender to white, trumpet-shaped flowers. Once...

(Hosta, Loyalist Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Hostas are herbaceous perennials grown for the habit, toughness, tolerance for shade, and highly variable leaves. This one, the stunning ‘Loyalist,’ upright, whorled clumps of oblong, pointed leaves that are very thick and stiff, and variegated strikingly with creamy white centers edged with dark green bands. The flowers are lavender and tubular, appearing in clusters on leafless stems held above the foliage in midsummer.

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

(Hosta, Lunar Eclipse Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily)

Hostas need shade, right? Not always. The chartreuse-leaved ‘Lunar Eclipse’ needs a bit of sun to develop its brightest color. Hostas are hebaceous perennials prized for their habit, toughness, and variety of leaves. This one has tapered leaves that are yellow to chartreuse with thin, white margins. They are stiff, slightly cupped, and held high on strong petioles (leaf stems). The flowers are palelavender, fertile, and bell-shaped and appear on leafy stems held well the foliage in midsummer. The...