Hosta Komodo Dragon (Plantain Lily)

Among the largest hostas, 'Komodo Dragon' (Plantain Lily) is an outstanding perennial forming an impressive, vase-shaped, cascading mound of thick, widely oval, deeply veined and loosely rippled, dark blue-green leaves, 15 in. long (37 cm). Particularly attractive is the regular, shallow pie crust adorning the leaf edges. Dense racemes of long-lasting, funnel-shaped, palest lavender blooms appear in midsummer, rising on scapes 36 in. tall (90 cm). A popular choice, 'Komodo Dragon' is a wonderfully good background plant and a favorite among gardeners, but less so with slugs! An outstanding focal point and topic of conversation in your shade garden!

• Grows up to 30 in. tall (75 cm) and spreads 7 ft. (210 cm).
• A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils.
• Perfect for the shade gardens, mixed with other perennials or as a specimen.
• 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.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.