Hosta 'War Paint'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 19"-22"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Hosta 'War Paint' plant details

Hosta 'War Paint' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring 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 'War Paint'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 19 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'War Paint'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, pointed leaves with a piecrust edge emerge in spring with dramatic colors of clear butter yellow center surrounded by a dark green margin. As season progresses, the yellow center begins to unevenly darken giving chartreuse to pale green. Pale violet flowers in spring. Light to full shade. Medium-large hosta.