Plantain Lily 'Humpback Whale', 'Humpback Whale' Hosta
Among the largest hostas, ‘Humpback Whale’ (Plantain Lily) is an outstanding perennial forming an impressive, dome-shaped mound of thick, corrugated, heart-shaped, frosty blue-green leaves. Dense racemes of bell-shaped, near-white flowers appear in early summer, rising on bluish-green scapes 48 in. tall (120 cm). This giant hosta is a wonderfully good background plant and a favorite among gardeners, but less so with slugs! An outstanding focal point and topic of conversation in your shade garden!
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
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 | Plantain Lily, Hosta |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 6' - 7' (180cm - 210cm) |
Spacing | 84" (210cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
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 | Plantain Lily, Hosta |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 6' - 7' (180cm - 210cm) |
Spacing | 84" (210cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Hosta ‘Humpback Whale’ (Plantain Lily) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hosta ‘Humpback Whale’ (Plantain Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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