Hosta 'Monkey Business'

Hosta 'Monkey Business' (Plantain Lily)

Add bold texture and color to shaded spaces with Hosta 'Monkey Business'. This medium-sized variety features thick, glossy green leaves with wide golden margins that look almost plastic in their shine. The foliage is held elegantly upright on striking red petioles, creating a stunning contrast.

In summer, lavender blooms rise above the foliage, adding soft color and fragrance. Perfect for borders, containers, or as a lush ground cover, ‘Monkey Business’ is both eye-catching and resilient, offering beauty and structure to any shade garden.

Light: Part shade to full shade
Height: 15"
Spread: 30"
Zones: 3–9
Features: Fragrant flowers · Thick, shiny foliage · Red petioles · Drought tolerant · Excellent for borders, edging, or containers · Great cut foliage

Photo: Growing Colors