City Lights hosta

Hosta 'City Lights'

PerennialAsparagaceae

City Lights hosta
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantSalt tolerantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
Bloom season
Summer
Bloom color
White

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'City Lights' hosta (Hosta 'City Lights') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. Fragrant white flowers appear from early to late summer and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It also tolerates salt.

Pairs well with Western sword fern, Eastern columbine, and Sedge.