Hosta 'Happy Dayz'

Also Known As

Happy Dayz Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-9b

Hosta 'Happy Dayz' plant details

Hosta 'Happy Dayz' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Happy Dayz'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Happy Dayz'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Happy Dayz' is a sport of 'Orange Marmalade' with wider, more blue green margins. The leaves have good substance with yellow centres which brighten to parchment and margins that turn green by summer. The flowers are light lavender. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.