Add a new variety to a hosta collection! You can also plant one type in large quantities as a ground cover, or enjoy hostas as an accent to other neighboring perennials in the woodland garden.
Hosta 'Heart and Soul'
Plantain Lily
Tips for Homeowners:
Fertilize in the spring if needed. Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.
Rate this Plant:
Compact habit with leaves in bright shades of green and lavender flowers.
- Compact plant with heart-shaped leaves
- Lavender flowers midsummer
- Good slug resistance
Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Lavender
Interesting Notes about Plantain Lily:
Hostas are wonderful plants for the shady garden. You can plant them in more sun for more flowers, but in the heat of the summer they will need extra water to keep from getting scorched.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Great Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Dark Green
- Yellow
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Humming-birds
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water