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Hosta 'Ben Vernooy'
Hosta Ben Vernooy


 
Common name - Plantain Lily. Medium size, a tetraploid sport of 'First Frost' resulting in incredibly thick foliage. Intense blue leaves with very wide creamy white edges, holds its color and form till frost, light lavender flowers bloom mid-summer.

Very popular and undemanding perennial. Grown mostly for its decorative foliage, plants remain attractive from spring till frost. Most flower mid-July to early August. Hosta prefer partial shade, although a few will tolerate sun with adequate moisture. Use as a ground cover, for edging, or as an accent plant in the shady border. Attracts hummingbirds.

Uses: ground cover, containers
Morning sun, afternoon shade
Prefers well drained moist, even wet soil but tolerates dry shade
Height: 16" - 28" tall
Plant 24" - 36" apart
Growability: easy

 

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