Plantain Lily 'First Frost', 'First Frost' Hosta
Prized for its foliage which remains attractive until the first frost, ‘First Frost’ (Plantain Lily) is a lovely addition to shady areas. It forms attractive, dense mounds of upright, heart-shaped blue-green leaves, 7in. long (17 cm), with wide gold margins in spring, gradually maturing to creamy white. Funnel-shaped pale lavender blooms appear in midsummer, rising on scapes 28 in. long (70 cm), but the primary contribution of this hosta is its lovely foliage.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Common names | Hosta, Plantain Lily |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Common names | Hosta, Plantain Lily |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Hosta ‘First Frost’ (Plantain Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosta ‘First Frost’ (Plantain Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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