Hudson Bay hosta
Hosta 'Hudson Bay'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hudson Bay' hosta (Hosta 'Hudson Bay') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. Its fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It is also salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Solomon's seal, Vision in PInk Chinese astilbe, Bride's feathers, and Lily of the valley.