Hosta Sagae (Plantain Lily)

Among the most popular variegated hostas ever introduced, Hosta 'Sagae' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an impressive mound of large, thick, wavy, widely oval, frosted blue-green leaves turning gray-green, and adorned with broad, irregular margins. Emerging bright yellow, the margins turn creamy-white as the season progresses. Celadon streaks are painted in the area between the center and the margin. Racemes of funnel-shaped, lavender flowers appear in profusion in summer on scapes rising well above the foliage mound to 49 in. tall (122 cm). Slow to establish, this spectacular hosta eventually makes a remarkable specimen and adds great color to the shady border.

• Named Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Association (2000), it is also recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. A real plant of Merit!
• Grows up to 28 in. tall (70 cm) and 54 in. wide (135 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. 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.