Botanical Name: Hosta species
Common Name: Hosta, Plantain lily
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape clumping, dense plant with short petioles and broad, usually multicolored leaves, with flower spikes arising above in summer
Height to 2'
Spread to 4'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor shade to partial shade
Soil prefers well-amended, organic soils
Hardiness hardy, Zones 1-10, 14-21 some in Zones 22-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves ovate, to 8" long, 6" across, usually variegated in colors of light green, gold, yellow or white; variable in size and shape
Flowers tubular flowers in spikes to 18" high; usually white or light blue
Fruit inconspicuous 3-valved capsule
 
Propagation:
division, seed
 
Usage:
prized foliage plant for shaded, moist spots in the garden; excellent in containers in southern California, good in temperate climate gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular summer water
Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in spring before foliage appears
Pruning remove dead leaves and dead flowers; prune away all in winter
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs are a serious threat to Hostas
Special Conditions/Other plant goes completely deciduous in winter
 
Origin: most are hybrids, parent species from China to Korea
Family: Liliaceae

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