Buy Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-17"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

3a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $18

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Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' plant details

Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, red and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Marilyn Monroe'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, red and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 17 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elongated heart shaped green leaves with white backs & beautiful ruffled piecrust edges. Red stems & flower scapes compliment nicely the lavender flowers in late summer into fall. Plant in half day sun to full shade. Medium size hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Another beautiful green hosta that everyone loves! Medium green leaves with white undersides are thick and heavily rippled. Lavender flowers are held on dusky purple scapes in summer. A good grower and great addition to the shade garden.