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Hosta 'Lionheart'

Also Known As

  • Hosta 'Lion Heart'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 13"-18"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Lionheart' plant details

Hosta 'Lionheart' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, 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 'Lionheart'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 13 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Lionheart'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thick, heavily corrugated, white centers with wide blue green margins; Pest resistant. White flowers in summer. Plant in dappled or afternoon to full shade. Medium size hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Lionheart' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Lionheart'

  • 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

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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