Hosta 'Grand Prize'

Hosta 'Grand Prize' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Grand Prize'

Plant type: perennial

Plant family: asparagaceae

Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated

Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall

Flowers: purple blooms in summer

Uses: container plant, cottage garden, long-lived, patio, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Grand Prize'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b

Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade

Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained