Hosta Humpback Whale (Plantain Lily)

Among the largest hostas, 'Humpback Whale' (Plantain Lily) is an outstanding perennial forming an impressive, dome-shaped mound of thick, corrugated, heart-shaped, frosty blue-green leaves. Dense racemes of bell-shaped, near-white flowers appear in early summer, rising on bluish-green scapes 48 in. tall (120 cm). This giant hosta is a wonderfully good background plant and a favorite among gardeners, but less so with slugs! An outstanding focal point and topic of conversation in your shade garden!

• Grows up to 36 in. tall (90 cm) and spreads 7 ft. (210 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.
• 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.