Hosta Alligator Alley (Plantain Lily)

Hosta 'Alligator Alley' (Plantain Lily) forms an eye-catching mound of leathery, puckered, heart-shaped leaves with dark bluish-green margins and chartreuse centers that change to yellow in summer. Near-white flowers appear in early summer, rising on scapes 28 in. long (70 cm). Vigorous, it is ideal for the dappled shade border and suitable for planting in mixed containers.

• Forms a foliage mound up to 18 in. high (45 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. Great for edging, 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.