Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This large specimen has dark green, gold-centred leaves with prominent white streaking. Sport of H. ‘Striptease’. Lavender flowers appear in summer. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others.
USDA Zone: 2-9
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture Average or
Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time Mid Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Gold
White
Plant Uses & Characteristics Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 55-60 cm
21-23 inches
Spread 110-120 cm
43-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium