Plantain lily
Hosta sieboldiana
Plantain lily (Hosta sieboldiana) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12–30 in tall and 24–48 in wide, needs medium to high water, and prefers part to shade. Big leaves shred in hail and scorch in any direct sun. Deer love them. Site only in deep shade with reliable moisture.
medium to high water12–30 in tall and 24–48 in wideToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Hosta sieboldiana
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Elegans', 'Frances Williams', 'Sum and Substance'
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 12–30 in tall and 24–48 in wide
- Water needs
- medium to high water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- low
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- white, purple
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- north foundation, under conifer
Frequently asked questions
- Is Plantain lily good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Plantain lily is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Plantain lily get?
- It matures to about 12–30 in tall and 24–48 in wide.
- How much water does Plantain lily need?
- It needs medium to high water once established.
- Is Plantain lily safe for dogs?
- No — Plantain lily is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
