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Hosta 'Summer Fragrance'

Also Known As

  • Summer Fragrance Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-26"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Hosta 'Summer Fragrance' plant details

Hosta 'Summer Fragrance' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and purple 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 'Summer Fragrance'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 26 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Summer Fragrance'

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

From a 2' mound of three-toned green foliage rise 5' tall(!) stems of summer-fragrant purple bells...a delight! PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Summer Fragrance' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Summer Fragrance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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