Hosta ‘Liberty’ (Plantain Lily)
Plantain Lily 'Liberty', 'Liberty' Hosta,
Hosta ‘Liberty’ is a large, variegated hosta forming an upright mound of thick, broadly heart-shaped, blue-green leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), widely and irregularly margined golden-yellow, gradually maturing to ivory. Funnel-shaped lavender blooms appear in early to midsummer, rising on scapes 40 in. long (100 cm), but the primary contribution of this hosta is its lovely foliage. Slow to establish, this clump-forming perennial is slug resistant and makes an impressive specimen in the shady border.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 26 in. tall (65 cm) and 39 in. wide (97 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.
- 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, 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 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 40" (100cm) |
| 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, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| 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 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 40" (100cm) |
| 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, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
