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 shadowland 'Waterslide'
Hosta
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Blue rippled leaves
- Lavender flowers
- Attracts hummingbirds
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
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: 14-15 in
Spread: 30-32 in
Spacing: 30-32 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
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.