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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 23"-30"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Formal Attire' plant details

Hosta 'Formal Attire' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Formal Attire'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 23 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Formal Attire'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crinkled & pebbled deep blue-green leaves with wide creamy borders turning white late spring, edges slightly rippled. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in 1/4 sun to full shade. Large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Formal Attire' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Formal Attire'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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