Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’ Bareroot | Blue Variegated Plantain Lily | Cream Gold Margin | Shade Perennial | Pollinator-Friendly

Add bold color and texture to your shade garden with Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’, a striking variegated hosta prized for its thick blue foliage accented by wide creamy-gold margins. Often compared to the beloved ‘First Frost’, this standout variety offers exceptional color contrast and maintains its vibrant appearance throughout the growing season. In midsummer, elegant lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators and adding soft seasonal color to shaded landscapes.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’

• 🌿 Thick blue leaves with creamy-gold feathered edges
• 🌸 Elegant lavender summer blooms
• 🦋 Pollinator-friendly perennial
• 🌱 Excellent slug resistance due to thick foliage
• 🌳 Ideal for woodland and shade gardens
• 🪴 Beautiful in containers and borders
• 🍃 Season-long color and texture

🌱 Plant Details

Common Name: Variegated Plantain Lily
Scientific Name: Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Growth Habit: Mounded, Clumping
Format: Bareroot or potted live plant