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Hosta 'Fingernails'

Also Known As

  • Hosta Finger Nails

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Fingernails' plant details

Hosta 'Fingernails' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Fingernails'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Fingernails'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta 'Fingernails' is a vigorous midget that only reaches 1" tall x 8" wide and is composed of tiny 1" long x .5" wide dark green leaves, attached to a visible petiole...truly unique.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Fingernails' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Fingernails'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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