Hosta

Common name

Hosta

Botanical name

Hosta hybrid

Variety

Sum & Substance

Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

Light

Part sun

Height

32-36" (81-91 cm)

Habit

Clumping

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Summer

Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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About

Enormous bright, bold leaves are a dramatic presence in the garden. Attractive underplanted with smaller hostas, ferns and astilbes. Soft lavender flowers on tall stalks are good cut. Resistant to insect damage and more sun tolerant than most hostas.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells