Hosta plantaginea

Hosta plantaginea Hosta

Common Name: Hosta, August Lily

    • A medium to large sized hosta

 

    • Widely grown for its 4-6" long, highly fragrant, white flowers

 

    • Only naturally fragrant, night-blooming species in the genus

 

  • Blooms in August, earning the name "August Lily"
  • Glossy, light green foliage
  • Exhibits greater sun tolerance than many other hostas

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.