Hosta Prairie Sky (Plantain Lily)

The wonderful leaf color of Hosta 'Prairie Sky' (Plantain Lily) makes it a very worthwhile garden plant. It forms a compact mound of thick, broadly ovate, heart-shaped, slightly cupped, powdery blue leaves. Bell-shaped, pale lavender blooms appear in mid to late summer, rising on blue scapes 24 in. long (60 cm), but the primary contribution of this hosta is its lovely foliage. This cultivar retains its extraordinary blue leaf color all season long. Moderately vigorous, this hosta is considered to be one of the best blue hostas yet introduced.

• Easy grower, this clump-forming perennial grows 14 in. tall (35 cm) and spreads 36 in. (90 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 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.