Hosta
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At-A-Glance InformationCommonly called Plantain Lily, this perennial species forms clumps of foliage and are perfect understory plants. Summertime flowers form on spikes, and can be blue, lavender, or white. These plants range in size from a width of a few inches to more than 5 feet. Foliage color varies from lime green to blues, whites, yellows and greys. All Hosta are native to eastern Asia and will go dormant and lose all of their leaves in wintertime.
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hosta Species and Varietals
The best growing zones for Hosta vary depending on the species. For more information, see the species descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Hosta fortunei This species of Hosta grows well in zones A1-A3, 1-10 and 14-21. There are many varieties of this species of Hosta, including H. f. aureomarginata (with veined, deep olive-green leaves rimmed wth yellow), and H. f. hyacinthina (with grey-green leaves edged with white). |
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Hosta Hybrids
These plants grow in zones 1-10 and 14-21 and there are many varieties, the most popularly grown of which are listed below:
These plants grow in zones 1-10 and 14-21 and there are many varieties, the most popularly grown of which are listed below:
'Blue Angel'
2.5 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with blue leaves and white flowers that bloom atop 4 foot tall stalks. |
'Christmas Tree'
This variety has deep green leaves with cream white edges and lavender flowers. To 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. |
'Francee'
To 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with dark green leaves margined in white. Flowers are lavender. |
'Great Expectations'
Reaches 2 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide. Foliage is yellow-cream centered and blue-green edged. |
'Guacamole'
Leaves are golden lime, edged in green and flowers are white and fragrant. This plant reaches 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide. |
'June'
Reaches 14-16 inches tall and 2.5 feet wide, with heart-shaped leaves variegated with yellow. Flowers are lavender. |
'Patriot'
Reaches 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with dark green leaves with white margins. Flowers are lavender. |
'Paul's Glory'
Reaches 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide, with green-gold leaves edged with green, and pale lavender flowers. |
'Sagae'
2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a vase-shaped habit. Leaves are blue-grey and bordered with creamy white bands. Flowers are lavender. |
'Stained Glass'
To 15 inches tall and 4 feet wide, with veined, golden foliage with green markings towards the edges. Flowers are fragrant and lavender. |
'Sum and Substance'
Reaches 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide, and has textured chartreuse leaves that fade to golden with age. Pale lavender blooms. |
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Hosta plantaginea (Fragrant Plantain Lily) This species grows well in zones 1-10 and 14-24 and reaches 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Leaves are glossy and bright green, and broadly oval. Flowers are large, white and fragrant. |
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Hosta sieboldiana Best in zones 1-10 and 14-21, this 3-foot tall, 4-foot wide plant has blue-green, broad, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers are pale lilac and are held close to leaves. Varieties include 'Elegans' (with a blue-grey bloom on the leaves), and 'Frances Williams' (to 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with white flowers and yellow leaf margins). |
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Hosta tokudama flavocircinalis This species of Hosta grows well in zones 1-10 and 14-21, and reaches 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Blue-green leaves are heavily textured, and bordered with a wide creamy yellow margin. Pale lavender flowers. |
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Videos
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A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 365, Hosta
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