Hosta Pandoras Box (Plantain Lily)
Incredibly tiny, Hosta ‘Pandora’s Box’ (Plantain Lily) is a miniature, clump-forming perennial forming a cute mound of thick, dark gray-green leaves with creamy-white irregular margins and transitional chartreuse streaks jetting toward the midrib. Racemes of bell-shaped lavender flowers appear on pink scapes reaching 10-12 in. (25-30 cm) in midsummer. Moderately fast-growing, this adorable miniature hosta makes a perfect addition to troughs, patio containers and small gardens. Plant to cascade over a small rock for a charming effect.
Incredibly tiny, Hosta 'Pandora's Box' (Plantain Lily) is a miniature, clump-forming perennial forming a cute mound of thick, dark gray-green leaves with creamy-white irregular margins and transitional chartreuse streaks jetting toward the midrib. Racemes of bell-shaped lavender flowers appear on pink scapes reaching 10-12 in. (25-30 cm) in midsummer. Moderately fast-growing, this adorable miniature hosta makes a perfect addition to troughs, patio containers and small gardens. Plant to cascade over a small rock for a charming effect.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 5 in. wide (12 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, rock gardens or containers. Great for edging.
- 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 | 1 – 8 |
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 | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 5" (12cm) |
Spacing | 5″ (12cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |