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 medium-sized selection has green leaves with a streaky ivory to creamy-yellow margin. Pale lavender flowers appear in July. Also good 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. Good slug resistance. Great for massing. While deer enjoy eating Hosta, this variety may be slightly less palatable to deer than others.
USDA Zones 2 - 9
Optimal Growing Conditions
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
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time Mid Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green
Variegated
White
Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size Large
Height 40-45 cm
16-18 inches
Spread 80-100 cm
31-39 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
