Plantain Lily 'Maui Buttercups', 'Maui Buttercups' Hosta
Regarded as one of the best small, golden hostas, Hosta ‘Maui Buttercups’ (Plantain Lily) forms a sturdy, bright golden-yellow mound of rounded, deeply cupped and corrugated leaves. Thick and heavy, the foliage demonstrates good slug resistance. Near white lily-like flowers appear in midsummer, rising on scapes 18 in. long (45 cm). The compact size of this Hosta makes it suitable for containers or tubs.
| 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 |
9" - 10" (23cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15" (40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, 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 |
9" - 10" (23cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15" (40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Hosta ‘Maui Buttercups’ (Plantain Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosta ‘Maui Buttercups’ (Plantain Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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