Hosta 'Carnival'

Hosta, Plantain Lily

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, seashore, specimen, woodland garden
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attractive foilage