Description
Hosta ‘Gray Cole’ Plantain Lily
Hosta plantaginea ‘Gray Cole’
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Bright Shade/Shade
Mature Size: 2′ H, 5′ W
Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: Summer
Description: Hosta Gray Cole is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well in bright shade
Description: Among the largest blue-leaves hostas, ‘Gray Cole’ is an outstanding perennial forming a gracefully cascading mound of thick, heavily textured, widely oval to wedge-shaped, dark blue-gray to blue-green leaves. Dense racemes of long-lasting, funnel-shaped, white blooms appear in summer, rising on scapes. A wonderfully good background plant and a favourite among gardeners, but less so with slugs. Grows well in bright shade – shade and even moisture – regular water. Does well in well drained, rich and average soil.
Ornamental Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Dry Shade Tolerant, Humdity Tolerant, good in containers, shade tolerant
Landscape Features: Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or containers. Great as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses.
