Night Before Christmas Plantain Lily

Hosta x 'Night Before Christmas'

Item #4165 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9

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Plant Description

Pure white centers edged by dark olive green borders create a superb landscape feature when combined with other bright-colored hostas and perennials. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage midsummer. The perfect plant for brightening full or dappled shade areas of the garden. Herbaceous perennial.

Overview
Light Needs:
Full to partial shade
Watering Needs:
Requires regular watering for best performance.
Average Landscape Size:
Clumps reach 18 in. tall, 30 in. wide.
Key Feature:
Bright Foliage for Shade
Blooms:
Early Summer
Landscape Uses:
Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden
Detail
Botanical Pronunciation:HOSS-tuh
Plant type:Perennial
Deciduous/evergreen:Herbaceous
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Clumps reach 18 in. tall, 30 in. wide.
Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant
Foliage color:Variegated
Blooms:Early Summer
Flower color:Purple
Flower attributesShowy Flowers
Care
Care Information
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist soil. Thrives in dappled shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to maintain summer moisture, avoiding crowns. Shear spent flowers. Fertilize monthly. Cut back in fall or early spring.
Light Needs:
Full to partial shade
Watering Needs:
Requires regular watering for best performance.