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Buy Hosta 'Ginsu Knife'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta 'Ginsu Knife' plant details

Hosta 'Ginsu Knife' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. 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 'Ginsu Knife'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Ginsu Knife'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
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

Very upright clump of wide, undulating shiny olive-green leaves with serrated cream colored margins; Great container plant or garden specimen. Plant in morning sun then shade to light shade all day. Fragrant white flowers in late summer. Medium size hosta.