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Hosta 'Sagae' - Plantain Lily

Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Sagae'

  • AKA Hosta fluctuans 'Variegata'
  • Large semi-upright or vase-shaped
  • Frosted green leaf with a cream margin
  • Pale lavender flowers
  • Bloom Time: Mid-July to early August
  • Flower Height: 115 cm
  • Foliage Height: 75 cm
  • Leaf Size: 33 cm x 26 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Lavender

HEIGHT:
70-75 cm

SPREAD:
150-160 cm

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Additional Notes about Plantain Lily:

A sport of Hosta fluctuans.

This cultivar was bred for its taste: although all hostas are edible, being in the asparagaceae family, apparently Sagae is among the tastiest.

'Sagae' Hosta will tolerate some sun. 

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Full Shade
Full Shade
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Edible
Edible
Ground cover
Ground cover
SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Moist to Average
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Juglan Tolerant
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
HABIT:
Mounding
Vase-shape
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Variegated
Green
Yellow
LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging
Foundation planting