Hosta spp.
Hosta
You need to register or login to use the plant list.Hosta is a flowering perennial mainly grown for its attractive foliage. The Hosta genus includes many species and varieties with different...
Description:
Hosta is a flowering perennial mainly grown for its attractive foliage. The Hosta genus includes many species and varieties with different combinations of leaf shapes, colors, and patterns. Bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors bloom in late spring to summer on top of stalks extending above the foliage. This plant prefers moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Use Hosta in shady beds and borders or in woodland gardens. Protect Hosta from deer browse, as it can be one of their favorite plants!
Plant Details
Other Common Names: Plantain Lily
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New York Native: No
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Hummingbirds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant:
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant:
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Drought Tolerance Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.5 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 5 ft
Growth Rate: Medium
