Hosta 'Sagae'

Sagae Hosta, Plantain Lily

Herbaceous Perennial

A classic hosta with large, bold variegated leaves—blue-green in the center with a wide, irregular margin that emerges yellow-gold in spring and fades to creamy white by midsummer. The wavy leaf edge adds movement, and the thick texture offers better slug resistance than most. This is a large plant: a mature clump can reach 3 feet tall and 4–5 feet across, with tall lavender flower scapes rising above the foliage in summer. Give it room and a spot where it can be seen. A Great Plants Pick for the maritime Pacific Northwest and the 2000 American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Deep Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 24 - 36 tall x 24 - 48 wide
Shape / Form: Arching, Clumping
Foliage Texture: Bold, Coarse
Foliage Quality: Bold, Coarse

Features: Attracts Birds, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Variegated, Yellow

Flower Color: Lavender / Lilac
Bloom Season: Jul, Aug, Summer
Flower Shape: Spike /Spire


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Mixed Border
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading, Divide Plants to Rejuvenate

Suitable Substitutes

Hosta 'Thunderbolt' | Thunderbolt Plantain Lily

Perfect Partners

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' | Gold Variegated Japanese forest grass

Plant Combos