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 'Veronica Lake'
Plantain Lily
Tips for Homeowners:
Fertilize in the spring if needed. Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.
Rate this Plant:
A dwarf mound of variegated leaves that is perfect for the border in the woodland garden.
- Heart-shaped, wavy leaves
- Blue-green leaves have off-white edges
- Lavender flowers midsummer
Height: 10-18 in
Spread: 24-36 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
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Gold
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Humming-birds
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water