Hosta 'Sandhill Crane'

Also Known As

Sandhill Crane Hosta
Sandhill Crane Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 26"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Hosta 'Sandhill Crane' plant details

Hosta 'Sandhill Crane' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Sandhill Crane'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 26 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, long-lived, rare, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Sandhill Crane'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's no secret that I love hostas, and there are probably too many descriptions on this website that says a variety is one of my favorites. There are some hostas that I just don't want to garden without. 'Sandhill Crane' is one of those. It's not a well known variety by any means, but it is somewhat unique. Leaves are very long and narrow, 9" long x 2" wide, and are medium green surrounded by a white margin. It really reminds me more of a broad-leaf sedge than a hosta! Unique and perfect for combining with ferns, Astilbe, and Brunnera. An F2 seedling of H. longissima from Greg Johnson. This is registered as being 18" tall, but I have yet to see one that tall.