Hosta Curly Fries Miniature Plantain Lily for sale

Hosta Curly Fries Plantain Lily for sale

Common Name: Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Curly Fries' is a miniature Plantain Lily with heavily rippled, long narrow leaves (6"x1") with good substance and slightly shiny top surfaces. Chartreuse early season color becomes gold by mid-summer and then creamy yellow. Lavender blooms appear on 18" purple scapes in July.

Hosta will grow in ordinary garden soil and withstand drought, but they are most beautiful when provided with ample moisture and organic matter. Can tolerate clay soil. Can be grown under black walnut trees.

Plantain Lily are classic perennial shade garden plants that will also grow well in containers.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 5-6
Width in Inches at Maturity: 16
Bloom Color: Lavender
Bloom Time: Middle summer
Light Requirements: Prefers partial to full shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Pollinator: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Zones: 3-9

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