Striptease hosta
Hosta 'Striptease'
Hosta of the Year 2005
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size20 inches tall4 feet wide
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender
- Foliage color
- Variegated
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Striptease' hosta (Hosta 'Striptease') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, and cottage 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 is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. It forms a mound of variegated leaves and sends up fragrant lavender flowers from early to late summer. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with White phlox, Little Hottie panicle hydrangea, Thalia daffodil, and Alertie peony.