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.
Hosta 'Striptease'
Plantain Lily
Tips for Homeowners:
Fertilize in the spring if needed. Apply deterrent if deer are a problem.
Rate this Plant:
The tiny white strip that borders the green-gold center will appear as the plant matures, which might be the tease.
- Dark green leaves with gold and white centers
- Pale violet flowers mid to late summer
- Prefers morning sun
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 36-48 in
Zone: 3-9
Color: Violet
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:
- Gold
- Dark Green
- White
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