Hosta hybrid 'Great Expectations'
Hosta
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
- Thick, rippled leaves
- Blue-green and chartreuse-white center
- Masses of white flowers midsummer
Border or Bed
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Full Shade
Partial Sun
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.
Height: 18-20 in
Spread: 36-40 in
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Great Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Amphibians
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water