Shadowland Series
Hosta hybrid 'Shadowland Affair to Remember'
Hosta or Plantain Lily
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large heart-shaped leaves with pale yellow centers, dark green margins and feathered green overlay
- White flowers in summer
- Great for beds and borders
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
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: 2-3 ft
Spread: 5-6 ft
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- 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.