Hosta Brother Stefan (Plantain Lily)

A large hosta of moderate growth rate, Hosta 'Brother Stefan' (Plantain Lily) forms a wide, open mound of thick, heavily seersuckered, medium green leaves with brilliant golden-yellow centers resembling hand prints or maple leaves. In spring, the margin may have a waxy coating making it appear more blue, and the center may be more chartreuse. Bell-shaped, pure white blooms appear in a dense raceme in late spring or early summer, rising on scapes 26 in. tall (65 cm). This spectacular hosta enjoys a good slug resistance and stands out when placed among plain green leaves in the shade garden.

• Named Hosta of the Year by The American Hosta Growers Association (2017).
• Grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and 36 in. wide (90 cm).
• Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
• Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers.
• Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
• Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant's growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
• Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.