Hosta ‘Rainbow’s End’ (Plantain Lily)

Hosta ‘Rainbow’s End’ (Plantain Lily) is a small, low-growing perennial forming a dense, unruly mound of thick, rubbery, lance-shaped, bright yellow leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm), with dark green margins. As the season progresses, the center brightens to creamy white. Racemes of dark lavender, tubular flowers appear on showy red scapes reaching 20 in. (50 cm) in late summer. Slow-growing, this small hosta is perfect at the front of a border, in a rock garden, or as an edging.

• Named Hosta of the Year by The American Hosta Growers Association (2021).
• Grows up to 11 in. tall (27 cm) and 20 in. wide (50 cm).
• Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
• This foliage plant is perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, or containers. Great for edging or underplanting shrubs and roses.
• 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.