A top choice for shade gardens! Hostas are easy to grow and come in many colors and leaf textures. Typical colors are various greens, blues, yellow or variegated. Varieties range from a small, compact size to very large. Flowers scapes of lavender or white typically arrive in the summer and are a hummingbirds favorite.
Hosta hybrid 'Shadowland Empress Wu'
Plantain lily
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
- The largest known Hosta available!
- Huge, thick, dark green leaves
- Deeply veined
- Pale, reddish-violet flowers
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown best in moist, well drained soil. Will tolerate sandy soil. Perfers shade or morning sun. Most varieties will not tolerate hot afternoon sun, though a few will. As needed, plants should be divided in th early spring as new growth emerges.
Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 60-72 in
Spacing: 60-72 in
Price Level 1: $19.99~#1
Bloom Color: Violet
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Container
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Hosta
Common Name: Hosta
A top choice for shade gardens! Hostas are easy to grow and come in many colors and leaf textures. Typical colors are various greens, blues, yellow or variegated. Varieties range from a small, compact size to very large. Flowers scapes of lavender or white typically arrive in the summer and are a hummingbirds favorite.