Hosta Great Expectations (Plantain Lily)

Hosta 'Great Expectations' (Plantain Lily) forms an attractive, dense mound of large, oval, puckered, blue-green leaves with gold centers aging to creamy white. Bell-shaped, near-white blooms appear in summer, rising on scapes 34 in. tall (85 cm). This Hosta cultivar lives up to its name and is worth waiting for in the spring.

• Grows up to 22-24 in. tall (55-60 cm) and 30-34 in. wide (75-85 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.