Rhino Hide hosta

Hosta 'Rhino Hide'

PerennialAsparagaceae

Rhino Hide hosta
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantSalt tolerantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall24+ inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Loam, clay
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenGround coverLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Rhino Hide' hosta (Hosta 'Rhino Hide') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, 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. It is fragrant and draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It also tolerates salt.

Pairs well with Japanese forest grass, Astilbe, and Bigleaf hydrangea.