Description

Huge, glossy, apple green leaves are surrounded by streaked, dark green leaf margins. Leaf centers become brighter gold in summer and when exposed to more sunlight, while the margins remain dark green. Fragrant, lavender flowers. Height: 22″ Spread: 38″ Scape height: 36″ Growth rate: 14-20″ in two years; 28-38″ in five years Water: average and consistent Bloom time: late summer Attracts: hummingbirds and bees Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly. Hostas are very easy to propagate through division (can be done at any time during growing season). https://www.waltersgardens.com/ photo credit: Walters Gardens