{"product_id":"hosta-ben-vernooij-bareroot-blue-variegated-hosta-cream-gold-margin-plantain-lily-shade-perennial-woodland-garden-plant","title":"Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’ Bareroot | Blue Variegated Hosta | Cream Gold Margin Plantain Lily | Shade Perennial | Woodland Garden Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eAdd bold color and texture to your shade garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eHosta ‘Ben Vernooij’\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eIn midsummer, elegant lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators and adding soft seasonal color to shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cfj4ne\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e🌟 Why Gardeners Love Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1daguye\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e🌿 Thick blue leaves with creamy-gold feathered edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u2roou\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e🌸 Elegant lavender summer blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e221hd\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e🦋 Pollinator-friendly perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebv8mq\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e🌱 Excellent slug resistance due to thick foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18bovhx\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e🌳 Ideal for woodland and shade gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jhoe9g\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e🪴 Beautiful in containers and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14w4wrg\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e🍃 Season-long color and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14ka7l9\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hsuow1\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eHosta\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ben Vernooij’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uhkgnn\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eCommon Name: Variegated Plantain Lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y9b9js\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a8r7cg\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eFoliage Color: Blue with Creamy Gold Margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3a88bt\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eFlower Color: Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a0p14e\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eMature Height: 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"172rrjz\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eSpread: 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5emeci\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Mounded, Clumping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18dyz0l\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eBloom Season: Midsummer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11dvihn\" data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eLight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rug6c\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eSoil Needs: Moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gujqpr\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eWater Needs: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bx2id7\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eHardiness Zones: 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ab28y9\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eCharacteristics: Slug Resistant, Low Maintenance, Shade Loving, Pollinator-Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m55m7y\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e🌿 Perfect Garden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e✔ Woodland gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e✔ Shade borders\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e✔ Understory plantings\u003cbr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e✔ Foundation landscaping\u003cbr data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e✔ Shade container gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e✔ Groundcover plantings\u003cbr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e✔ Cottage gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e✔ Mixed perennial beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bt4ygz\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e🌸 Companion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10gd6h9\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eHeuchera ‘Plum Pudding’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooutvp\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eBrunnera ‘Jack Frost’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5b95fx\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eFerns (Dryopteris \u0026amp; 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