Hosta

Hosta, Plantain Lily

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Foundation, ground cover, seashore, specimen
Height 18" to 20" / 45cm to 50cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage