Hosta Spartacus (Plantain Lily)

Hosta 'Spartacus' (Plantain Lily)forms an attractive mound of heart-shaped, deeply veined, mid-green leaves adorned with bright golden-yellow margins. Illuminating the shade garden, the foliage is elegantly topped with pale lavender flowers borne on 32 in. (80 cm) arching scapes in mid-summer.

• Grows up to 20 in. tall (50 cm) and 48 in. wide (120 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, and 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.