Hosta montana

Also Known As

Large-Leaved Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

Hosta montana plant details

Hosta montana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta montana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta montana

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Very attractive, early and floriferous" (Jelitto), this Japanese mountain native produces 2' tall x 4' wide mounds of huge (11" x 20"), deeply veined, dark green leaves topped by 4' stalk of 20-25 early summer white trumpet-flowers. PSh-Sh/M