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Hosta 'Appetizer'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Appetizer' plant details

Hosta 'Appetizer' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with 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 'Appetizer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Appetizer'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new vigorous small hosta from Tony Avent. Great for use as an edging plant, clumps are tidy with flowers in proportion to the mound size.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Appetizer' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Appetizer'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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