Hosta Cherry Berry (Plantain Lily)

Hosta 'Cherry Berry' (Plantain Lily) is a small to medium herbaceous perennial forming an upright mound of thin, satiny, yellow to ivory-white leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm), irregularly and widely margined dark olive green. A ravishing tricolor effect is often visible in early to midsummer. Racemes of violet, flared flowers appear above the foliage on upright, intensely burgundy-red scapes reaching 28 in. (70 cm) in midsummer. This ravishing hosta is susceptible to pest damage.

• Grows up to 14 in. tall (35 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.
• 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.