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Purple Heart Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Purple Heart'

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Overview

The Hosta 'Purple Heart' is a perennial displaying lush green leaves accented by striking, deep purple stems. This plantain lily thrives in partial to full shade, prefers well-drained soil, and reaches a mature height and spread of about 18 inches. Its summertime lavender blooms attract pollinators, adding a delicate contrast. Perfect for border accents or mass plantings, it brings a robust and colorful presence to any shade garden design.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — prefers well-drained soil
Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — The Hosta 'Purple Heart' is a perennial displaying lush green leaves accented by striking, deep purple stemsPurple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — This plantain lily thrives in partial to full shade

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — prefers well-drained soil
Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — The Hosta 'Purple Heart' is a perennial displaying lush green leaves accented by striking, deep purple stems
Purple Heart Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Purple Heart') — This plantain lily thrives in partial to full shade

Photograph: peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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