Hosta 'Aureomarginata'

Aureomarginata Plantain Lily
Hosta 'Aureomarginata'

Height: 50-55 cm

Width: 90-120 cm

Zone: 2

Exposure: Part shade to shade

Bloom time: Mid Summer

Attracts hummingbirds

Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This medium-sized selection has heart-shaped green leaves with a streaky ivory to creamy-yellow margin. Bright purple flowers appear in July. Also good for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Highly regarded. 

Photo and description courtesy of Heritage Perennials