Hosta fortunei ‘Aureomarginata’
$27.99
Gold-edged plantain lily forms a broad clump of green, heart-shaped leaves with irregular yellow margins and mauve summer flowers.
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Description
Gold-edged plantain lily makes a leafy mound for a shady border, underplanting, or a roomy patio container. Broad, heart-shaped green leaves carry uneven golden-yellow margins that remain colorful through the growing season. Mauve funnel-shaped flowers rise in summer on stems above the foliage and can attract hummingbirds.
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in part shade, with shelter from hot afternoon sun and cold, drying winds. Full shade is tolerated. Water the soil below the leaves to keep the roots evenly moist, and divide established clumps in early spring if they outgrow their space. Clear dead foliage after fall dieback and watch for slugs and snails. The plant is toxic if eaten by pets or grazing animals, so keep them from chewing it.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Gold-edged plantain lily |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23088025, ZHOSFOA0001G, 201697544, 201921088, 201813376 |
| Pests | Slugs and snails may chew the leaves; pot-grown plants may also attract vine weevils. |
| Diseases | Hosta virus X and crown rot may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove spent leaves as needed, and clear dead foliage after the plant dies back at the end of the growing season. |
| Hazardous information | This hosta is toxic if eaten by pets or grazing animals. Keep them from chewing its leaves. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained, applying water to the soil beneath the leaves and not letting it dry out. |
| Sunlight instructions | Choose sheltered partial or dappled shade; full shade is tolerated, but avoid hot afternoon sun. |
| Common Name | Golden Variegated Hosta |