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Hosta

Wide-spreading, large, wavy chartreuse-gold leaves grow to a 4' wide clump. Light purple flowers rise above the mounded foliage in early summer. Prefers part sun to shade, but is sun tolerant as long as adequate moisture is provided.

Companion Plants

False Spirea

Ferns

Sweet Woodruff

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Hosta

  • Botanical name

    Hosta hybrid

  • Variety

    Squash Casserole

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Shade

  • Height

    10-18" (25-46 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Ellen M.'s collection