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Also Known As

  • Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-9"
  • W: 12"-17"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' plant details

Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 17 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' is a sport or 'Striptease' with broad, bright yellow margins and narrow dark green centres with white streaks separating the two colours. Margins eventually turn to light green. Lavender flowers.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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