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Also Known As

  • Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 9"
  • W: 14"-20"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'The Razor's Edge' plant details

Hosta 'The Razor's Edge' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'The Razor's Edge'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 14 IN - 20 IN - wide, 9 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-lived, red stems, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'The Razor's Edge'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small green hosta with narrow leaves feature red petioles. Fast growth rate and a dense upright mound. Great edging hosta.
Upright mound of long, quite ruffled, wavy, satiny green leaves & white underneath on top of red petioles; Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers in Mid summer. Plant 1/2 day sun to full shade. Small hosta.
New on the scene and on many collector's list, this distinctive small Hosta has a stiff upright form which allows for good viewing of its striking red petioles. The 7" lance shaped green leaves have ruffled edges. We expect plants to grow 16-20" wide and about 9" tall. Lavender flowers in mid summer.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'The Razor's Edge' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'The Razor's Edge'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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