Hosta Minuteman (Plantain Lily)

Regarded as one of the most popular white-margined hostas, Hosta 'Minuteman' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming a divinely eye-catching mound of large, ovate-shaped, satiny, dark green leaves adorned with wide, pure white margins. The leaves have good substance, and are sometimes cupped and slightly wavy. Racemes of exceptionally large, pale lavender flowers appear in early to midsummer on scapes rising above the foliage mound to 24 in. tall (60 cm). A fast grower, 'Minuteman' adds great color to the shady borders and containers.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 30 in. wide (75 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.