Hosta Hope Springs Eternal (Plantain Lily)

Incredibly pretty, Hosta 'Hope Springs Eternal' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an elegant mound of heart-shaped, blue horizontal leaves with a crisp creamy white margin. Heavily ruffled, the leaves undulate all the way to their pointed tips. Racemes of near-white flowers appear on tall scapes reaching 47 in. (118 cm) in midsummer. Fast-growing, this variegated hosta is excellent for borders but also suitable for planting in mixed containers and tubs.

• Grows up to 22 in. tall (55 cm) and 24-32 in. wide (60-80 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.