Hosta 'Allan P. McConnell': Precision Variegation

Named for a plantsman of distinction, 'Allan P. McConnell' is a Hosta cultivar that exemplifies precision in variegation. Hybridized by Seaver and introduced in 1980, this variety brings crisp, clean lines to the shade garden.

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Botanical Profile

'Allan P. McConnell' is a small to medium hosta, 10-14 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide. The leaves are dark green with a very narrow, precise white margin—like a fine pen line. The variegation is stable and striking. Excellent substance for a small hosta. Lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in mid-summer.

Culture: part to full shade, moist well-drained soil. The precise margin is a standout feature. Divide in spring or fall. 'Allan P. McConnell' draws a fine line of elegance in the shade garden.