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Hosta ‘Happy Dayz’ (Plantain Lily)

Plantain Lily 'Happy Dayz', Happy Dayz Hosta

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Hosta Happy Dayz, Plantain Lily Happy Dayz, Happy Dayz Hosta', Variegated Hosta, Shade perennials, Plants for shade

Hosta ‘Happy Dayz’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming a cheerful mound of large, thick, heart-shaped, lightly corrugated, brilliant yellow leaves with wide blue-green margins. As the season progresses, the yellow centers brighten to parchment and the margins turn dark green. Racemes of lavender flowers appear in midsummer, rising on scapes 32 in. tall (80 cm). Moderately fast-growing, this sport of award-winning ‘Orange Marmalade‘ is excellent for borders but also suitable for planting in mixed containers and tubs.

    • Grows 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 28 in. wide (70 cm).
    • Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
    • Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers.
    • Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
    • Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant’s growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
    • Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
    • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

    Requirements

    Hardiness 3 - 9
    Heat Zones 2 - 9
    Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 30" (80cm)
    Maintenance Low
    Water Needs Average
    Soil Type Clay, Loam
    Soil pH Acid, Neutral
    Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
    Characteristics Showy
    Tolerance Full Shade
    Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
    Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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    Hosta ‘Queen Josephine’ (Plantain Lily)
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    Recommended Companion Plants

    Aruncus ‘Chantilly Lace’ (Goat’s Beard)
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    Polygonatum multiflorum (Common Solomon’s Seal)

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    Requirements

    Hardiness 3 - 9
    Heat Zones 2 - 9
    Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 30" (80cm)
    Maintenance Low
    Water Needs Average
    Soil Type Clay, Loam
    Soil pH Acid, Neutral
    Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
    Characteristics Showy
    Tolerance Full Shade
    Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
    Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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