Among the most popular perennial for shaded areas these plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This admirable selection features blue leaves with a bold golden center that lightens to a creamy white. Foliage is cupped with the ability to hold water. Stalks of near white flowers rise above in June.
| TYPE | Perennial | SUN | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| HEIGHT | 2 ft | SOIL | Moist Well Drained |
| SPREAD | 3 ft | FLOWER | Summer, White |
| ZONE | 2 | FRUIT | Edible Foliage, No Fruit |
Slow growth rate
Mounds of heavily textured and deeply cupped foilage
Rabbit resistant
Used as a border plant, a groundcover or in a mass planting
Very slug resistant
Great for planting in containers
Blooms in summer
Plant in a full sun to part shade location
Requires average moist, well-drained conditions
Low maintenance
Plants go dormant in fall - dying foliage can be removed any time before mid-spring.
May be divided in spring or fall, but can be left alone for years.
Hosta shoots, leaves and flowers are all edible. May be eaten raw or cooked. Best taste from younger leaves, picked in the morning when moisture content is highest. Best part is the 'hoston' which is the rolled up leaf as it emerges in spring
DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility
