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 yingeri
Plantain Lily
Tips for Homeowners:
Fertilize in the spring if needed. Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.
Rate this Plant:
A unique hosta with very glossy green leaves.
- Thick, shiny green leaves
- Lavender flowers
- First hosta to emerge in the spring
Height: 15-18 in
Spread: 15-18 in
Zone: 5-8
Color: Lavender
Interesting Notes about Plantain Lily:
Hostas are a wonderful plant for the shady garden, although they actually prefer sun for maximum flower production. When Hosta are in too much sun the result is scorched leaves, but this can be avoided if adequate moisture is provided. In general, if the foliage is dark then it should get more shade. If the foliage is variegated then it needs more light to keep the white and gold tones.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Great Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
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