Photo of Hosta 'Verna Jean' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hosta 'Verna Jean'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 16"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Verna Jean' plant details

Hosta 'Verna Jean' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, variegated and white 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 'Verna Jean'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, variegated and white
Mature size: 16 IN - 30 - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Verna Jean'

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

Small, narrow lime green leaves bordered by a very wide cream edge with some streaking and some graying where the streaking overlays the green, Most leaves have one large undulation and one or more smaller ones. Pale lavender flowers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Verna Jean' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Verna Jean'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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