Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

Fried Green Tomatoes Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes' — a large hosta known for its bright chartreuse to yellow-green foliage that forms a bold, upright mound in shade gardens. The broad, slightly cupped leaves have good substance and a smooth to lightly textured surface, creating a luminous effect in darker garden spaces. Pale lavender flowers appear on tall scapes in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color above the foliage.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 40–50 in
Height: 22–28 in (to ~34 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Upright, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Bright foliage helps illuminate shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings. Excellent for massing or as a bold contrast against blue or dark green hostas. Its strong growth and bright color make it especially useful for larger shade spaces.

Care:
Provide consistent moisture and mulch to keep roots cool. Morning sun can intensify leaf color, but protect from strong afternoon sun. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

22-28"

Width

40-50"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Mounded, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No