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Hosta
Plantain Lily
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CAUTION |
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Can be toxic to pets. |
Overview
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Cultivars
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Cultivar |
Height |
Spread |
Blooms |
Sun |
Planted |
Autumn Frost
| 12" | 24" | Mid to late Summer | Part shade to shade | House garden beds |
Dancing Darling
| 15-20" | 24" | Summer | Part shade to shade | House garden beds High tolerance to sun scorch |
| Blue Mouse Ears | 8" | 12 | Late Summer | Part shade to shade | House garden beds |
| School Mouse mini hosta | 8" | Late Summer | Part shade to shade | House garden beds | |
Waterslide
| 14" | 32" | Late Summer | Part shade to shade | House garden beds |
Thrives in shade or part shade.
Maturity:
- Smaller varieties mature in 3-5 years
- Larger varieties mature in 5-7 years
Needs 6 weeks of temps below 42° to enter dormancy.
Ongoing Management
Fertilization
Fertilize by adding a healthy layer of compost to soil in Spring.
Pruning / Cutting Back
Deadheading: clip flower stalks after flowers fade.
Late Fall - Cut plants back to ground. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems. Cover with mulch to over-winter.
More Information
Books and Papers
- The Well-Tended Perennial Garden (2011), by Tracy DiSabato-Aust (635.932 DIS 2011).
Web Sites
- Gardenia.net
- Hosta Library
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