Temple Bells hosta
Hosta 'Temple Bells'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Temple Bells' hosta (Hosta 'Temple Bells') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, and low maintenance planting. 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. Purple, fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It grows 6 to 9 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Yellow trout-lily, Little Hottie panicle hydrangea, and Ice Follies daffodil.