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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-16"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $19

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Hosta 'Autumn Frost' plant details

Hosta 'Autumn Frost' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, chartreuse and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Autumn Frost'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, chartreuse and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This sport of the well-regarded 'First Frost' has extra wide margins of yellow that lighten to creamy white in summer which encircle frosty blue centres. Light lavender flowers. A truly bold foliage addition for the shade garden.
Very thick, intense blue leaves surrounded by very wide, bright gold margins that age to creamy white in summer; Stunning! Bell shaped, lilac flowers in August. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium size hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Autumn Frost' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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