Hosta Undulata Albomarginata (Plantain Lily)

Hosta ‘Undulata Albomarginata’ (Plantain Lily) is a vigorous clump-forming perennial forming an attractive mound of thin, medium green leaves, up to 7 in. long (18 cm), irregularly margined creamy-white, and with celadon streaks. The broadly oval, flat or slightly wavy-margined leaves become slightly dimpled when mature. Narrow, funnel-shaped, pale lavender blooms appear in midsummer, rising on tall scapes 31-45 in. tall (77-112 cm).

Hosta 'Undulata Albomarginata' (Plantain Lily) is a vigorous clump-forming perennial forming an attractive mound of thin, medium green leaves, up to 7 in. long (18 cm), irregularly margined creamy-white, and with celadon streaks. The broadly oval, flat or slightly wavy-margined leaves become slightly dimpled when mature. Narrow, funnel-shaped, pale lavender blooms appear in midsummer, rising on tall scapes 31-45 in. tall (77-112 cm). This hosta cultivar may lose its variegation temporarily in containers during the hottest part of the season. Useful for covering large areas. 

  • Grows 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 40 in. wide (100 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 for edging, 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.

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 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 3'
– 4'
(90cm
– 120cm)
Spacing 40″ (100cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden