Hosta (Hosta 'Fortunei Albo-marginata') HOSS-tah Genus:  Hosta Bold, large, shield-shaped leaves with a deep green center and creamy-white margins turn white with age. Funnel-shaped mauve flowers borne on leafy scapes 32 inches long appear in midsummer. Care:  Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil. A shade lover, hosta thrives in moist, even wet, soil, but also tolerates dry shade. Grows best with full morning sun. Tolerates drought, but a summer mulch is beneficial. Propagation:  Divide plants in late summer or early spring. Problems:  Slugs and snails. In containers, watch for vine weevil. Also viruses and foliar nematodes.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Adaptable Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Purple Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials