Botanical name
Hosta sp.
Common name
Plantain Lily / Hosta
Hosta plant description
Hostas are a hardy shade plant that need little more than moisture and organic matter to add a little something special.
Hardy, herbaceous perennials, Hostas are utilised for their clumping growth habit and large, decorative leaves. There are many cultivars available with foliage that comes in a variety of greens with blueish, silver or yellow markings.
During Summer, Hostas produce long stems of lily-like flowers in blue, pale purple or white.
Climate
Temperate
Plant cultivation and care
Hostas are easy to grow in a shady spot with moist soil which is high in organic matter.
Hostas are propagated by division.
Plant use
Shade gardens, planted in clumps, under tree plantings, borders, for foliage colour, pots if watered well, ground covers
Pruning
Remove any dead leaves and flower stems if required
Pests and diseases
Protect against snails and slugs.
