Humble Hen Farm & Nursery
Size: 36" H x 60" W
Climate Zones: USDA Zones 3-9
Common Name: Plantain Lily 

Hosta 'Backyard Monster'

The gargantuan Hosta 'Backyard Monster' commands absolute authority on the woodland floor, unleashing a colossal architectural silhouette that lives up to its fierce name. This spectacular J. Schwarz introduction crafts an immense, wide-spreading mound composed of massive, heart-shaped leaves that can span over fifteen inches long. The giant foliage features thick, heavily corrugated, and deeply veined dark green centers precisely enveloped by exceptionally wide margins that emerge a vibrant golden-yellow in spring before mellowing to a handsome creamy white. Possessing near-industrial leaf substance that guarantees supreme natural resistance to slugs, this magnificent titan crowns its variegated dome in early summer with sturdy scapes carrying dense clusters of pale lavender, near-white blossoms.

Incorporate this premium specimen into layered shade gardens, where it pairs flawlessly with delicate, shade-loving ferns, dense architectural sedges, or the colorful plumes of dramatic astilbes to build rich textural layers.

Info: Our plants are grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots and develop large root systems. These are not a small liner but a plant you can put right into your garden. That means you will get a bigger plant right away compared to a starter plant. We guarantee you will get a true to type healthy plant that you will love for years. If you have any problems or questions we are happy to help. During early spring plants may still be breaking dormancy so they may appear smaller than they will be when they fully leaf out. In Fall or Winter the plants may be dormant which means the may be losing or have completely lost their leaves.

Shipping: We do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska due to cost and import restrictions. Plants will be removed from their pots and loose soil removed and the rootball placed in a bag. We are an inspected nursery from the VA Dept of AG