Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Hosta 'Smiling Sailor'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 12"-20"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Hosta 'Smiling Sailor' plant details
Hosta 'Smiling Sailor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In summer purple 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 'Smiling Sailor'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold
- Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: long-lived
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Smiling Sailor'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Yellowish green to gold with a flat margin. Dull on top and underneath. Long, pale purple, tubular, striped flowers.
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Gardening facts about Hosta 'Smiling Sailor' plant
How to Grow Hosta 'Smiling Sailor'
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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