Hosta Rhino Hide (Plantain Lily)

Noted for the extreme thickness of its leaves, Hosta 'Rhino Hide' (Plantain Lily) deserves well its name. It forms a rigid, open mound of exceptionally thick, deeply cupped and seersuckered, bright chartreuse gold leaves, paling to yellow, and adorned with very wide, blue margins. Funnel-shaped, pure white flowers appear in early to midsummer, rising on scapes 18 in. long (45 cm) but the primary contribution of this hosta is the dramatic coloring of its foliage. A moderate grower, this hosta is pest resistant and features the thickest leaves of any hostas.

• Forms a foliage mound up to 20 in. high (50 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 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.