Hosta

Hosta plants are my favorite of the shade perennials. There are many, many varieties to choose from. But let me warn you, once you have a few, you will become a collector.

They multiply quickly and before you know it you'll be trading them with other collectors.

There are two things to watch for: slugs and snails. Check your plants daily and remove any critters.

At the end of the season when the flower stem and leaves start to wilt, you can cut the plant back to the ground and tidy up, or just leave it to Mother Nature. This is a good time to divide your plant if you desire.

Below is a beautiful Shade Fanfare variety.

Below is a Remember Me.

Hosta - Fragrant Bouquet - $11.95 The Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet, displays wavy leaves with a creamy edge and are apple green in the middle. The1998 AHS Hosta of the Year boasts wavy leaves with a creamy edge and apple green in between. The fragrant white flowers flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 20” and a spread of 32-36”, Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

Hosta - Miniature - Pandora's Box - $21.85 The Miniature Hosta Pandora's Box, 'Hosta", has heart-shaped leaves irregularly variegated with green streaks combined with white. Nice for the small garden since its height is only 10". They have the great qualities that hostas are famous for, but in a unique "miniature" form. These wonderful dwarf hostas are ideal for the garden edge, as ground covers or as small accents among larger plants. The miniature hosta is also an excellent container plant. They have the great qualities that hostas are famous for, but in a unique "miniature" form. They are easy to grow, shade-tolerant and low maintenance.