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Genus: Hosta Species:& Cultivars: clausa normalis, 'Halycon', 'Fall Bouquet', 'Stepping Out', 'Gold Edger', 'Golden Sculpture', 'Potomac Pride', 'Robert Frost', 'Blue Umbrellas', 'Hirao Majesty', 'Titanic', 'Kross Regal', 'Parky's Prize'. Common Name: Plantain Lily Family: Agavaceae Order: Asparagales Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White or lilac Propagation: Seed or division Zone: Hardy to zone 3 Note: These plants, with ornamental foliage, are suitable for mass planting, ground cover, shade gardens and borders. Monitor plant for slugs, crown rot and leaf spots. Prefers shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.