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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.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'War Paint' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'War Paint'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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