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    • Photo of Hosta 'Sweetie' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Hosta 'Sweetie'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 15"-20"
    • W: 20"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Hosta 'Sweetie' plant details

    Hosta 'Sweetie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Sweetie'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 20 IN - 36 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-lived

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Sweetie'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A fast grower, this 20-30" mound of heart-shaped, golden-green, cream-edged foliage rockets to produce its fragrant lavender flowers even in northern areas where H. plantaginea may not. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Hosta 'Sweetie' plant

    How to Grow Hosta 'Sweetie'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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