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 sieboldiana 'Elegans'
Plantain lily
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
- Large, blue-gray, heart-shaped leaves
- Heavy texture, pest resistant
- Deeper blue in color with some sun
- White flowers on short scapes midsummer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
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: 30 in
Spread: 36 in
Spacing: 36-40 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#2
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Container
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- 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.