Hosta cvs. & spp.
Common Name: Hosta, Plantain lily
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asparagaceae
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Sunlight: Light to partial shade to full sun for some cultivars but colour can still fade, not suitable for deep shade
Exposure: Any
Soil: Well drained, fertile, humus-rich soil, best with high organic content to retain moisture
Plant Height x Width: 2-4' x 4'
Leaf: Leaves vary in colour, size, variegation, shape and puckering
Flower: Spikes of white, lavender or purple flowers in June/July
Maintenance: Remove flowered spikes when finished, divide in fall/early spring. Cut back before first frost or else plant will become mushy. Do not mulch over crowns!
Landscape use: Woodland gardens, cottage, informal, great in containers
Pest and Disease: Slugs will eat
Planting Instructions: Go to nursery to pick out plant, don't buy online. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asparagaceae
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Sunlight: Light to partial shade to full sun for some cultivars but colour can still fade, not suitable for deep shade
Exposure: Any
Soil: Well drained, fertile, humus-rich soil, best with high organic content to retain moisture
Plant Height x Width: 2-4' x 4'
Leaf: Leaves vary in colour, size, variegation, shape and puckering
Flower: Spikes of white, lavender or purple flowers in June/July
Maintenance: Remove flowered spikes when finished, divide in fall/early spring. Cut back before first frost or else plant will become mushy. Do not mulch over crowns!
Landscape use: Woodland gardens, cottage, informal, great in containers
Pest and Disease: Slugs will eat
Planting Instructions: Go to nursery to pick out plant, don't buy online. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal