hosta
Hosta kiyosumiensis
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White with purple tinge
Notes
Hosta (Hosta kiyosumiensis) is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland borders, and foliage beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. White flowers with a purple tinge open in mid to late summer.
Pairs well with Pacific bleeding heart, New York fern, and Appalachian sedge.
Native range
Japan.