Fortunei Albomarginata hosta

Hosta 'Fortunei Albomarginata'

PerennialAsparagaceae

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantSalt tolerantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles partial sun to full shade

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Size2 to 3 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide

Bloom season: Summer
Bloom color: Pale lavender

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Fortunei Albomarginata' hosta (Hosta 'Fortunei Albomarginata') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, cottage gardens, and low maintenance beds. 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. Pale lavender, fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates salt.

Pairs well with Eastern columbine, Limelight Prime panicle hydrangea, and Sedge.

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