This perennial has upright spreading foliage and forms a dense rounded clump with thick durable roots. It has dark green ovate leaves and the mauve funnel-shaped flowers appear in a raceme on a leafy scape above the foliage during mid-summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Hosta fortunei is naturally found from Japan to China growing as an understorey plant in well-drained organic rich moist soils. It prefers a semi-shaded to shaded position with wind and drought protection. 

The Plantain Lily is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in shaded courtyards or along perennial borders in small or cottage gardens. It establishes in 1 to 2 years from division and is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions. The many cultivars are grown for foliage contrast and the flowers may be cut and used in floral arrangements. ID 1544

Hosta (HOSS-tuh) fortunei (for-TOO-nee-eye)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family