Hosta Autumn Frost (Plantain Lily)
Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ (Plantain Lily) forms an eye-catching mound of rich frosty blue leaves, widely margined bright yellow at first, then cream-white. Bell-shaped lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer, rising on scapes 16 in. long (40 cm). ‘Autumn Frost’ is a showier version of ‘First Frost’, displaying extra wide margins, and a sport of it.
Hosta 'Autumn Frost' (Plantain Lily) forms an eye-catching mound of rich frosty blue leaves, widely margined bright yellow at first, then cream-white. Bell-shaped lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer, rising on scapes 16 in. long (40 cm). 'Autumn Frost' is a showier version of ‘First Frost’, displaying extra wide margins, and a sport of it.
- Forms a foliage mound up to 12 in. high (30 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 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.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 3 – 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 | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |