Hosta 'Old Glory'

Plantain Lily

PP#12503

Tips for Homeowners:

Fertilize in the spring if needed.  Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.

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An attractive hosta for the collector with bright gold leaves with irregular green margins.

  • Heart-shaped leaves
  • Golden-yellow with green color
  • Light lavender flowers midsummer

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.

Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 20-30 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
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Great Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Gold
  • Yellow
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Humming-birds

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water