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    Hosta longipes

    Also Known As

    • Amagi Rock Hosta

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Hosta longipes plant details

    Hosta longipes is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring 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 longipes

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, long-lived

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta longipes

    USDA Zones: 4a - 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

    This slowly spreading, drought-resistant groundcover from rocky-outcrops and shaded stream beds in the mountains of Japan forms 12-15" mounds of narrow 2-3"x 6-8" leaves topped by lavender bells in summer. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Hosta longipes plant

    How to Grow Hosta longipes

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Width: 30"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

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    Width: 10"-20"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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