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Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' plant details

Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer 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 'Five O'Clock Shadow'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
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

Upright mound of puckered, elegantly pointed, bright gold leaves with 1” medium green margin; great clump. Lavender flowers in mid to late summer. Partial sun to dappled shade. Large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Five O'Clock Shadow'

  • 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
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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