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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM
Hosta 'Plantaginea'
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Plant Type: Hostas

‘Plantaginea’ has the best flowers and are more than twice as large as those of others. With a pure white color, the also have heavy substance and a waxy surface. It is the only night-bloomer with the flowers opening late in the afternoon, their fragrance is most noticeable during evening hours.

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Flower Color

Green with white flowers

Foliage Color

Green

Plant Spread

24"

Good Companions

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Plant Height

18"

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4

Soil Moisture

Moist and highly organic

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

A large, robustly-growing hosta, with heart-shaped, apple-green leaves. Easter-lily-sized white trumpets appear in August on scapes up to 24 inches tall. Flowers have a scent heavily reminiscent of said lilies. Makes a weed-suppressing ground cover when planted en masse. Enjoys evenly-moist soil enriched with organic matter.

Bloom Time

Mid to late Summer

Critter Resistance

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Exposure

Part Shade to full shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Fall flowering.