Hosta is a genus of 70 species of shade-loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for their foliage. The dense basal leaves are of various shapes and colors and deeply veined. Small bell-like flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in late spring or summer attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Various |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Snails and slugs can cause severe problems if left unchecked. Foliar nematodes can cause interveinal browning. Plants infected with Hosta Virus X (HVX), tobacco rattle virus or tomato ring spot virus should be immediately removed from garden areas and destroyed. Otherwise, little to no problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Japanese Forest Grass, Ligularia
IMAGES: Alex Lomas, Hosta spp (2943603031), CC BY 2.0, (2) Dianna Ott, hosta garden, (3) Photoset by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Hostas (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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