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    Hosta kiyosumiensis

    Also Known As

    • Kiyosumi Mountain Hosta

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Hosta kiyosumiensis plant details

    Hosta kiyosumiensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 kiyosumiensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, long-lived

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta kiyosumiensis

    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

    This tiny Hosta makes a great groundcover when grouped, its 2" wide x 6" long yellow-green leaves forming mounds about 6" high x 10" wide. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Hosta kiyosumiensis plant

    How to Grow Hosta kiyosumiensis

    • 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

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
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