Buy Hosta 'Avocado'

Also Known As

Avocado Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $18

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Hosta 'Avocado' plant details

Hosta 'Avocado' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Avocado'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Avocado'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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

Shiny gold centered leaves with wide dark green margins. Excellent grower! Sport of Guacamole. Fragrant, light lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in light shade to 3/4 day sun. Large hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

'Avocado' is a sport of 'Guacamole'. It has the same dramatic large chartreuse leaves of 'Guacamole' but wider dark green edges. The white to pale lavender flowers are fragrant. Leaf colouration intensifies with more light and age.