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 'Wheee'
Hosta
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Delightfully fun extremely ruffled hosta
- Distinctive specimen in shade gardens and containers
- Slug resistant
- Light lavender flowers appear midseason
- Foliage Interest
Container
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Summer
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: 11-18 in
Spread: 28-30 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Container
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Foliage Color:
- Variegated
- Green
- White
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
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.