Buy Hosta 'Sagae'

Also Known As

Hosta fka fluctuans 'Variegata'
Sagae Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

3a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $16

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Hosta 'Sagae' plant details

Hosta 'Sagae' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Sagae'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Sagae'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - 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

A yellow margined Hosta fluctuans, one of the largest and most impressive Hosta species it easily made our best Hosta list.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Thick, broad, heart shaped leaves are frosted green with irregular bright creamy yellow margins that age to white in summer; edges broadly waved, Very elegant! Lavender flowers in high summer. Plant in low sun to full shade. Giant hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Dull yellow green above, glaucous green below with bright-pale yellow margins and irregular ripples. Whitish flowers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Formerly known as H. fluctuans 'Variegata'. A stunning Hosta that reaches a dramatic size, growing to 5' across, with silvery blue leaves widely edged in cream. Large lavender flowers appear on 4' scapes in early mid summer.

By: Avant Gardens

An outstanding large hosta with thick, blue-green leaves that are heavily veined and margined with creamy white. It bears pale lavender flowers in midsummer. Very showy and very popular. AHG 2000 Hosta of the Year.