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Buy Hosta 'Prima Donna'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"
W: 30"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $19

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Hosta 'Prima Donna' plant details

Hosta 'Prima Donna' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Prima Donna'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, variegated and white
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Prima Donna'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Broad mound of glossy dark green, ovate, lightly wavy leaves with wide yellow margins aging to creamy white late season. Pale purple flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Large hosta.