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

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