First Frost Hosta
Hosta
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Perennials: Foliage
Plantain Lily (blue foliage w/cream margins)
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Most popular shade plant of all time due to their versatility in the landscape. Their lush clumps of bold exotic leaves are the main feature. The stalks of lily-like flowers are an added bonus.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Variegated
Flower Color
Lavender
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds
Uses/Placement
Shade
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Shade: 3-4 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division