Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata (Gold-Edged Plantain Lily)

Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, Hosta fortunei var. Obscura 'aureomarginata', Hosta 'aureomarginata' (fortunei), Hosta 'Obscura Marginata' (fortunei), Hosta 'Yellow Edge', Hosta 'Gold Crown'

Dark green leaves have a stunning golden-yellow border on this slug-resistant variety. Lilac flowers appear above the foliage in July. Height is 28". Try it with the fall-blooming Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' and blue-flowering Aconitum for pleasing eye appeal.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18"-24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance
Attracts Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata (Gold-Edged Plantain Lily) | Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, Hosta fortunei var. Obscura 'aureomarginata', Hosta 'aureomarginata' (fortunei), Hosta 'Obscura Marginata' (fortunei), Hosta 'Yellow Edge', Hosta 'Gold Crown' || Dark green leaves have a stunning golden-yellow border on this slug-resistant variety. Lilac flowers appear above the foliage in July. Height is 28". Try it with the fall-blooming Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' and blue-flowering Aconitum for pleasing eye appeal.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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