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Gold-Edged Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'

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Overview

The Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', commonly known as Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, is a shade-tolerant perennial. It features broad, green leaves edged with striking gold margins, reaching an impressive 24 inches in width. This plant blooms pale lavender flowers on stalks up to 36 inches tall in midsummer. It's perfect for adding a splash of color to dark garden corners and creating lush, low-maintenance groundcover. Hardy in zones 3-8.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Gold-Edged Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata') — The Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', commonly known as Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, is a

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Gold-Edged Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata') — The Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata', commonly known as Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, is a

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