This hosta has been around for over 100 years and is the parent of maney known cultivar. The only nite blooming hosta and parent of most fragant cultiver.Known by many names over the years (august lily, plantainlily, ect.) The trumptet-shaped,white flowers bloom in august.
by Greenwood May 6, 2002 11:11 AM
Blooms of H.plantaginea are very large and fragrant, but only last one day, after opening the night before. This bloom measured more than 3 inches wide by 6 inches long, a typical size.
by Toxicodendron Aug 22, 2003 10:08 AM
The bright white blooms really stand out. Take pictures early in the day, since the blooms begin to close a little after the sun gets strong.
by Toxicodendron Aug 22, 2003 10:08 AM
Side view shows the trumpet shape. Blooms resemble Madonna lilies. Blooming August 20 at my home in Missouri.
by Toxicodendron Aug 22, 2003 1:10 PM
This hosta has large, yellowish-green leaves on tall stems. It makes a good contrast to my blue hostas. Some of the leaves always try to come up too early and get the unfurled tips damaged..visible in photo.
by Toxicodendron May 7, 2004 1:24 PM
Just planted this year-July 2005
by MnK Aug 26, 2005 10:26 PM
Hosta Plantaginea
by northgrass Aug 14, 2006 11:06 PM
First flowers on 1-yr old plant in Apple Valley MN opened 8 29 2006.
by jachurch Aug 29, 2006 11:36 PM
Six inch fragrant blooms in Aug/Sept in zone 4b Ontario.
by sanannie Nov 18, 2006 11:40 PM
This has to be the best smelling hosta there is! A wonderful gift from Pirl.
by pixie62560 Sep 6, 2007 1:18 PM
young plant trying to withstand our drought
by turektaylor Dec 9, 2008 12:11 AM
One of my favorites of which I have several
by dragonfly62 Jan 29, 2009 12:30 AM
perfuming the august garden
by bottlegreen Apr 18, 2010 11:27 PM
Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Aug 18, 2016 6:24 PM
White flowered hosta
by mygardens Jul 7, 2021 8:33 PM
