Hosta 'Designer Genes' (Plantain Lily) | Estabrook's

Hosta 'Designer Genes' Plantain Lily ZONE 4

Hosta 'Designer Genes'

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This variety's yellow leaves unfurl from deep wine-red shoots and feature unusual red stems. It will form a medium sized mound as the leaves turn an attractive chartreuse-green during the heat of summer and red stalks with lavender flowers emerge in July.

Great For: Plant with Astilbe and Heuchera Combine with Brunnera and Epimedium

HEIGHT: 12-14'

WIDTH: 16-18"

SUN: 2-6 hours

SOIL: Clay Dry Moist Sandy

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

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Flower Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Summer

Growth Rate: Rapid

Shape: Mound

Feeding: Flower-tone

Looks Great With...

Astilbe

Heuchera

Brunnera

Epimedium

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