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Hosta 'Twist of Lime'

Hosta 'Twist of Lime' (Plantain Lily)
 

Common Name

Plantain Lily
 

Soil

Moist but not wet
 

Aspect

light Shade
 

Height

12 inches high x 30 inches wide
 

Action and Timing

Leaves are thin, smooth and chartreuse to lemon-yellow each of which has a narrow irregular dark green margin jetting occasional streaks into the centre. Flowers are a purple striped violet.
 

Nursery Notes

A quick to increase variety that is easy to propagate from division.
 

Opinion

Smashing little hosta, beautiful in a container where the pretty and vibrant coloured flowers contrast nicely against the foliage. I have seen Twist of lime employed to dramatic effect as an edger, my one bit of reticence is the thinness of the leaves which make it a touch susceptible to hail or rain damage....however, a little shelter in effect negates this. It is a dead easy hosta that is worthy of a place in any garden
 

This plant was added to the database on 18th December, 2009.

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