Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut' plant details

Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta ‘Emerald Ruff Cut’ displays wavy dark green leaves with light green streaks and a gold center. Makes a stunning compact clump. Exhibits lavender flowers. Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils. A good partner for ferns. Although the flowers are attractive, Hostas, also called Plantain Lilies, are usually grown for their ornamental foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Open facing mound of striking bright gold leaves contrasted nicely with very rippled, dark green margins. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium size hosta.