Hosta Seducer (Plantain Lily)

Award-winning Hosta ‘Seducer’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an attractive mound of broadly ovate blue-green leaves with a slightly ruffled, gold margin. Loose clusters of near-white tubular flowers appear from late summer through early fall, rising on tall scapes reaching 36-40 in. tall (90-100 cm). Moderately fast-growing, this variegated hosta combines well with ferns, hellebores, and other hostas.

Award-winning Hosta 'Seducer' (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an attractive mound of broadly ovate blue-green leaves with a slightly ruffled, gold margin. Loose clusters of near-white tubular flowers appear from late summer through early fall, rising on tall scapes reaching 36-40 in. tall (90-100 cm). Moderately fast-growing, this variegated hosta combines well with ferns, hellebores, and other hostas.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows 26 in. tall (65 cm) and 36 in. wide (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.
  • 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 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 36″ (90cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden