コバギボウシ

noun

Hosta sieboldii; small-leaved plantain lily

A species of hosta native to Japan, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and pale purple flowers. The name is usually written in katakana.

• 庭にわの隅すみにコバギボウシが咲さいている。

  Hosta sieboldii is blooming in the corner of the garden.

• コバギボウシは日ひ陰かげでもよく育そだつ。

  Hosta sieboldii grows well even in the shade.