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 Notes: |
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