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Hosta 'Tardiflora'

Also Known As

  • Hosta tardiflora

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Hosta 'Tardiflora' plant details

Hosta 'Tardiflora' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Tardiflora'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, clumping, container plant, fall color, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Tardiflora'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense mound of narrow & thick, glossy dark green leaves. Makes an excellent rock garden or edger hosta. Attractive pale bluish lavender flowers in fall. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Small hosta.
A small hosta with dark green lance like leaves quickly forming 12" clumps. It is perhaps most noteworthy for its very pretty display of lavender flowers in early fall.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Tardiflora' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Tardiflora'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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  • mostly shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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  • mostly sun - shade
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Zones

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  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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