USDA Zone: 3-9
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This small selection has round, corrugated, blue-green leaves with a very wide, gold-yellow margin. Lavender flowers appear in July/August. Vigorous grower. H. ‘Little Wonder’ × H. ‘Love Pat’ hybrid. Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent scorching.
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
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Blue
Deep Green
Gold
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
45-55 cm
18-21 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium