Hosta 'Abiqua Recluse'

Plantain Lily

Tips for Homeowners:

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

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A great accent with the bright gold color of the wrinkled leaves.

  • Large bright gold foliage
  • Rippled, heart-shaped leaves
  • Flowers are pale violet

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: 18-28 in
Spread: 3-4 ft
Zone: 2-9
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:

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

Foliage Color:

  • Yellow
  • Gold

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained