Buy Hosta 'El Capitan'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 48"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $10

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Hosta 'El Capitan' plant details

Hosta 'El Capitan' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'El Capitan'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'El Capitan'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Round dark sage-green, crinkled leaves with widely margined creamy yellow edges. Rich mauve bell shaped flowers in mid to late summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Large hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Round dark green leaves with irregular cream to yellow chartreuse margins. Heavily corrugated. Light lavender flowers from late June to mid August on 35" scapes. Slug resistant.