Hosta plantaginea var. japonica

Also Known As

Hosta plantaginea var. grandiflora
Funkia
Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 16"-18"
W: 22"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta plantaginea var. japonica plant details

Hosta plantaginea var. japonica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta plantaginea var. japonica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 22 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta plantaginea var. japonica

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light green, glossy, beautifully ribbed leaves and spectacular, large, extremely fragrant white flowers in summer. The foliage of plantagineas is thinner than many other hostas. Plant in shade away from heat and drying winds.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Huge fragrant white flowers in late summer always in demand we sell out as soon as customers smell ours in the garden; I'd take this over many of the new high priced introductions.