Hosta Golden Tiara (Plantain Lily)

Among the most important hostas ever introduced, 'Golden Tiara' (Plantain Lily) forms a compact mound of broadly oval to heart-shaped, mid-green leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), irregularly margined chartreuse. Over time, the narrow margins change to golden-yellow before fading to cream. Profuse bell-shaped, deep purple blooms appear in summer, rising on scapes 24 in. long (60 cm). 'Golden Tiara' reportedly has better tolerance for dry soils than most hostas. Sturdy and vigorous, it grows happily in most gardens without special attention. Lovely in containers.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Easy grower, Hosta 'Golden Tiara' grows up to 16 in. tall (40 cm) and spreads 38 in. (95 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.