Buy Hosta 'Lemon Snap'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"
W: 20"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $29

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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Hosta 'Lemon Snap' plant details

Hosta 'Lemon Snap' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold and red foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Lemon Snap'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and red
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Lemon Snap'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta 'Lemon Snap' offers cupped, chartreuse coloured leaves that dramatically show off its bright red petioles that bleed right up into the midrib of each leaf! Mature plants will also develop puckering and corrugation. In mid-summer, the leaves will turn to light green when dark purple scapes emerge with purple striped flowers. Displays beautifully beside darker foliage types in the shade garden and in containers. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. .