Hosta Etched Glass (Plantain Lily)

Hosta ‘Etched Glass’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an elegant mound of slightly convex, widely oval, bright golden-yellow leaves with broad, irregular dark green margins and prominent veining. Very large and fragrant, near-white flowers appear on tall scapes reaching 36 in. (90 cm) in late summer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta cultivar is perfect as a specimen plant in the garden or patio containers.

Hosta ‘Etched Glass’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an elegant mound of slightly convex, widely oval, bright golden-yellow leaves with broad, irregular dark green margins and prominent veining. Very large and fragrant, near-white flowers appear on tall scapes reaching 36 in. (90 cm) in late summer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta cultivar is perfect as a specimen plant in the garden or patio containers.

  • Grows 18 in. tall (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.
  • 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, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 36″ (90cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden