Hosta Fried Bananas is a deciduous clump-forming perennial with glossy, ribbed leaves that mature from chartreuse green toward golden yellow. The ovate to heart-shaped leaves have smooth margins and build a broad mound about 50-60 cm tall and 50-100 cm wide. Tall scapes carry fragrant, near-white tubular flowers from July into August.
Grow it in USDA zones 3-8 in partial or full shade. It prefers fertile loam that stays moist but drains well, and it should be sheltered from cold, drying winds. Its bright foliage suits shaded borders, ground cover, underplanting, and patio containers. Spring mulch and water during dry spells help maintain the foliage.
Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. No routine pruning is required. Watch for slugs and snails, vine weevil in containers, and virus diseases. All parts are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.