Hosta 'Abiqua Moonbeam'

Plantain Lily

Tips for Homeowners:

Fertilize in the spring if needed.  Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.

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This is a hosta with unique and irregular yellow-gold leaf edges.

  • Leaves have green centers and chartreuse borders
  • Unique rippled texture on leaves
  • Pale lavender (near white) flowers in summer

Add a new variety to a hosta collection! You can also plant one type in large quantities as a ground cover, or enjoy hostas as an accent to other neighboring perennials in the woodland garden.

Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Lavender

Interesting Notes about Plantain Lily:

Hostas are wonderful plants for the shady garden. You can plant them in more sun for more flowers, but in the heat of the summer they will need extra water to keep from getting scorched. 


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Low Maintenance
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Mass Planting
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Gold

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water