Hosta 'Heart and Soul'

Plantain Lily

Tips for Homeowners:

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

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Compact habit with leaves in bright shades of green and lavender flowers.

  • Compact plant with heart-shaped leaves
  • Lavender flowers midsummer
  • Good slug resistance

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: 12-15 in
Spread: 18-24 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
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Great Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Dark Green
  • Yellow

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Humming-birds

Habit:

  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water