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Buy Hosta 'Minke'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 36"-72"

planting zones

5a-9a

Mature Division--Bare Root | $30

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Hosta 'Minke' plant details

Hosta 'Minke' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Minke'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Minke'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
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

Semi-upright mound of thick, large, corrugated blue green leaves with yellow margins aging to cream in summer. Pale lavender flowers in summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Giant hosta.