Hosta shadowland 'Voices in the Wind'

Hosta


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Great foliage
  • Beautiful lavender flowerers
  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Grows well in shade
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Full Shade
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Average Water
Average Water



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: 1-2 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-9
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Blue
  • Green

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds

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.