Hosta Neptune (Plantain Lily)
Prized for its blue color, Hosta ‘Neptune’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an attractive cascading mound of narrowly wedge-shaped, bright glaucous blue leaves. As the season progresses, the foliage turns more blue-green. Bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers appear on tall, arching scapes reaching 32-39 in. (80-98 cm), in late summer to early fall.
Prized for its blue color, Hosta 'Neptune' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an attractive cascading mound of narrowly wedge-shaped, bright glaucous blue leaves. As the season progresses, the foliage turns more blue-green. Bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers appear on tall, arching scapes reaching 32-39 in. (80-98 cm), in late summer to early fall. The heavily rippled leaves are of good substance, displaying some slug resistance. Moderately fast-growing, this blue hosta cultivar makes a beautiful specimen in the home garden.
- Grows 24 in. tall (60 cm) and 47 in. wide (118 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 as a specimen plant 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, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48″ (120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |