Hosta Maui Buttercups (Plantain Lily)
Regarded as one of the best small, golden hostas, Hosta ‘Maui Buttercups’ (Plantain Lily) forms a sturdy, bright golden-yellow mound of rounded, deeply cupped and corrugated leaves. Thick and heavy, the foliage demonstrates good slug resistance. Near white lily-like flowers appear in midsummer, rising on scapes 18 in. long (45 cm).
Regarded as one of the best small, golden hostas, Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' (Plantain Lily) forms a sturdy, bright golden-yellow mound of rounded, deeply cupped and corrugated leaves. Thick and heavy, the foliage demonstrates good slug resistance. Near white lily-like flowers appear in midsummer, rising on scapes 18 in. long (45 cm). The compact size of this Hosta makes it suitable for containers or tubs.
- Grows up to 10 in. tall (25 cm) and 14 in. wide (35 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 for edging, 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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 2 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 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 | 9" – 10" (22cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15″ (37cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |