Ground Sulphur hosta
Hosta 'Ground Sulphur'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ground Sulphur' hosta (Hosta 'Ground Sulphur') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and shade 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. It stays small, at 6 to 9 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide. Lavender flowers open from early to late summer and are fragrant. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Blue wood aster, Sorbet peony, and Autumn crocus.