Photo of Hosta 'Sweet Thing' foliage by Sebright Gardens

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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-22"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Sweet Thing' plant details

Hosta 'Sweet Thing' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white 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 'Sweet Thing'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 15 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Sweet Thing'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Open mound of lightly wavy, glossy green leaves with penciled creamy yellow margins aging to white in later season; New hosta introduction in 2005. Very fragrant palest lavender flowers in late summer into fall. Plant in partial sun to light shade. Medium large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Sweet Thing' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Sweet Thing'

  • 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
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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