Hosta laevigata

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-36"
W: 15"

planting zones

4a-8b

Hosta laevigata plant details

Hosta laevigata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta laevigata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 15 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta laevigata

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Recently discovered in Korea, this species was selling for $200 in 1996. The clone that we are producing was selected by George Schmid, the man who literally wrote the book on Hosta. It is currently sold out at Naylor Creek Hostas on the West Coast, where it was selling it for $75.00. Now just because a plant is expensive, it doesn't always hold true that it has garden merit. Hosta laevigata, however, does! The undulation on its long strapping, glossy leaves alone make this species very desirable. It forms a large display very quickly and produces many stems of star like, violet flowers. We are pleased to be the first grower to make this wonderful plant available and affordable.