Hosta 'Swathmore Surprise'
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 | Alpine garden, border, foundation, ground cover, massing, seashore, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 12" to 15" / 30cm to 40cm |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Variegated |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |