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Hosta 'Lakeside Banana Bay'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Lakeside Banana Bay' plant details

Hosta 'Lakeside Banana Bay' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright 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 'Lakeside Banana Bay'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Lakeside Banana Bay'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Lakeside Banana Bay' is a small Hosta and a sport of 'Lakeside Meter Maid' with rounded, shiny yellow leaves that have apple-green edges. Pale lavender flowers appear in summer. Small hostas are great in shady containers or troughs, at the front of the border, or along pathways. They are dangerous for collectors who will want to have many more than just one!
Thick, bright glossy yellow leaves surrounded by bright olive green margins. Makes a nice show! Pale lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Small hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Lakeside Banana Bay' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Lakeside Banana Bay'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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