Hosta Rhino Hide (Plantain Lily)

Noted for the extreme thickness of its leaves, Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ (Plantain Lily) deserves well its name. It forms a rigid, open mound of exceptionally thick, deeply cupped and seersuckered, bright chartreuse gold leaves, paling to yellow, and adorned with very wide, blue margins.

Noted for the extreme thickness of its leaves, Hosta 'Rhino Hide' (Plantain Lily) deserves well its name. It forms a rigid, open mound of exceptionally thick, deeply cupped and seersuckered, bright chartreuse gold leaves, paling to yellow, and adorned with very wide, blue margins. Funnel-shaped, pure white flowers appear in early to midsummer, rising on scapes 18 in. long (45 cm) but the primary contribution of this hosta is the dramatic coloring of its foliage. A moderate grower, this hosta is pest resistant and features the thickest leaves of any hostas.

  • Forms a foliage mound up to 20 in. high (50 cm) and 30 in. wide (75 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. Great as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses.
  • 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.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 9

Heat Zones 2
– 9

Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Hosta – Plantain Lilies
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 30″ (75cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden