Hosta 'Ginko Craig'

Ginko Craig Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Ginko Craig' — a compact to small variegated hosta valued for its narrow dark green leaves edged with crisp white margins. The foliage forms a neat, dense mound with a refined texture, making it especially useful for edging and small shade spaces. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate color without overwhelming the compact plant.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 8–12 in (to ~18 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, 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:
A reliable small hosta ideal for edging shade borders, woodland gardens, containers, and rock gardens. Its clean white margins provide sharp contrast and pair well with blue hostas, ferns, and other small shade perennials.

Care:
Keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve moisture. Morning sun can sharpen variegation, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in spring. Divide every few years if clumps become crowded. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

18

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer

Flower color

Lavender, White

Fall color

Green, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Shape

Clump, Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No