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Liliaceae
Hosta 'Aureomarginata'( Montana Group)
Hosta, Plantain Lily, Variegated Plantain Lily
Hosta ‘Aureomarginata’ has large, leathery, heart-shaped to ovate leaves that are olive-green in color with yellow, thin, irregularly-shaped margins. The leaves are also distinctly linear-veined. The genus originates from Asia and is comprised of approximately 40 species and thousands of hybrid cultivars. Hosta is a clump forming herbaceous ornamental grown mostly for its attractive foliage. Hosta ‘Aureomarginata’ is medium height has showy, bell-shaped flowers, lavender in color. The flowers appear on tall, stems in summer well above the foliage.
Overall, Hostas grow best in partially shaded sites and tolerate a wide range of soil types. Hostas have average water needs, but prefer even moisture, hot and dry Hostas display their displeasure with margin and tip burns on the leaves. Best uses for Hosta are in shaded perennial gardens or massed as a groundcover. Aueromarginata yellow-edged foliage brightens up shady areas of the garden.
9 - 2
3 - 9
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Medium
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Olive
Variegated
Yellow, Olive, Slate Gray, Steel Blue
No
Single
Yes
Bold
Matte
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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