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Hosta lancifolia
Also Known As
- Hosta 'Lancifolia'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Hosta lancifolia plant details
Hosta lancifolia 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 rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta lancifolia
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
- Uses: long-lived
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta lancifolia
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Its uniform, low, dense, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for edging or groundcover; deep lilac, trumpet-shaped flowers rise in late summer above the small, shiny, tapering, dark green leaves. Sh-PSh
By: Forestfarm
Green with lavender flowers.
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Hosta lancifolia
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Gardening facts about Hosta lancifolia plant
How to Grow Hosta lancifolia
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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